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Highlights : what we heard on employment standards and labour relations

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A summary of the results of a public survey on employment standards rules, and targeted stakeholder consultation on labour relations.

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Report of the Minimum Wage Expert Panel

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Presents the findings, analyses and recommendations of an expert panel that examined the effects of raising Alberta's minimum wage between 2015 and 2018.

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Arena focused inspections program, 2017/2018

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in ensuring that employers working at their site comply with the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, and to education and enhance workers' awareness of their responsibilities and rights under the legislation.

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Sand and gravel crushing focused inspections program, 2015

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Vulnerable workers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable workers. Vulnerable workers are defined as workers who may have greater exposure than most to injury and illness due to their lack of experience, reluctance to ask questions, communication barriers and type of work.

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Care worker violence prevention focused inspection program, 2017

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding factors. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards for care workers and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Fuel and convenience retailers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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