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[Industrial Helix]

Sorry about the bad math.

My apartment is in the company's name, not mine, and my rent is deducted from pay. If I decide to leave, I also have the problem of finding a new place to live.

I'm still making sure I have things in order to find a simple solution to all this without having to resort to legalities and whatnot, I just want to know my options should my employer become quite obstinate.

[wayne432]

Even if you leave or your company fires you, they can't force you out of the apartment.

[fluffyhamster]

Again, cold hard economic reality usually dictates that if one does lose one's job unfairly, is "constructively dismissed", one can't actually dig one's heels in for that long defending not only one's rights to recompense but also one's tenancy rights. Plus I think it would be a bit rich if one hadn't actually paid the apartment set-up costs (i.e. if it wasn't in one's name). But you are probably right that there are certain "inalienable" rights according to the letter of the law, Wayne.

[Glenski]

[Industrial Helix]

I haven't spoken to the labor standards office just yet. But I think I will consult with them before bringing up the topic, just to make sure I know what I'm doing.