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Health and safety committees and representatives : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives information about joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative requirements at Alberta work sites.

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Occupational health and safety and the internal responsibility system : OHS information for all Alberta work site parties

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This bulletin gives basic information about the internal responsibility system that is the basis of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. The internal... More ≫

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This bulletin gives basic information about the internal responsibility system that is the basis of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. The internal responsibility system describes that everyone in the workplace is responsible, according to their authority and control, to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.

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Commission pay plans & minimum compensation entitlement

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This fact sheet explains the policy used by Employment Standards to determine if employees paid by commission are receiving the minimum standards under employment standards legislation. PLEASE... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the policy used by Employment Standards to determine if employees paid by commission are receiving the minimum standards under employment standards legislation. PLEASE NOTE: New employment standards came into effect on January 1, 2018. This fact sheet gives information on legislation that was in force until December 31, 2017.

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Alberta Works workplace training – participant information fact sheet

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Workplace Training is a custom-made program supporting the training needs of eligible individuals and uses worksite-based training opportunities to teach specific skills for in-demand occupations.

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Alberta Works workplace training – employer information fact sheet

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Workplace Training is a custom-made program supporting the training needs of eligible individuals and uses worksite-based training opportunities to teach specific skills for in demand occupations.

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Fact sheet : Workers’ Compensation Board claims for employment and training services participants

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Presents WCB reporting procedures for Alberta Human Services participant/worker, work site supervisor, service provider, and Human Services’ contract services coordinator/contact.

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Collecting an employment standards judgment

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Outlines options available to help collect money owed to you.

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Use of combustible gas meters at the work site

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Combustible gas meters are frequently used at Alberta work sites to evaluate and assess fire and explosion hazards. It is critical that this equipment be properly used and calibrated so that these... More ≫

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Combustible gas meters are frequently used at Alberta work sites to evaluate and assess fire and explosion hazards. It is critical that this equipment be properly used and calibrated so that these hazards are not underestimated. The instruments can be a valuable tool if used by operators fully knowledgeable of their limitations.

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Alberta profile : older workers in the labour force

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For the purpose of this profile, older workers are defined as those people who are aged 45+ years. Population of Alberta's Older Workers: In 2007, Alberta had the lowest proportion of older... More ≫

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For the purpose of this profile, older workers are defined as those people who are aged 45+ years. Population of Alberta's Older Workers: In 2007, Alberta had the lowest proportion of older workers in Canada. The number of older workers in Alberta's working age population (WAP) grew by 48.4% between 1997 and 2007. In 2007, 43.5% of Alberta's WAP was older workers.

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Working, expected to work project

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support... More ≫

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support program has three client types: those expected to work (ETW); those not expected to work; and those in need of academic upgrading or training. Many of the ETW clients are employed and receive an income supplement, as they are unable to meet their basic needs. The Working Expected to Work Project was designed to gain a better understanding of the existing benefits and services received by working ETW clients, the challenges and disincentives working ETW clients face in becoming self-sufficient, the characteristics of the client group, the gaps present in the supports and services available to working ETW clients, and best practices related to ETW clients.

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