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OHS ticketing and administrative penalties

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As of January 1, 2014 workers and employers in contravention of ticketable provisions of OHS legislation can be issued tickets by occupational health and safety officers. OHS tickets are similar... More ≫

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As of January 1, 2014 workers and employers in contravention of ticketable provisions of OHS legislation can be issued tickets by occupational health and safety officers. OHS tickets are similar to a traffic ticket: they are an on-the-spot penalty given out following an infraction of the law.

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Work laws and your pay stub : a workbook to help you understand rules about your pay [2018]

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Easy Reading Work Laws and Your Pay Stub helps Albertans with lower level literacy or English skills understand employment standards and how they relate to a paycheque. This resource introduces... More ≫

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Easy Reading Work Laws and Your Pay Stub helps Albertans with lower level literacy or English skills understand employment standards and how they relate to a paycheque. This resource introduces the rules about earnings, deductions, benefits, breaks, vacations, holidays, leaves of absence, overtime and notification requirements when leaving a job.

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Work laws and your pay stub : help for advisors [2018]

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This companion guide to Easy Reading Work Laws and Your Pay Stub is for advisors and tutors who work with adults with low literacy skills. The guide helps facilitators support their clients with... More ≫

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This companion guide to Easy Reading Work Laws and Your Pay Stub is for advisors and tutors who work with adults with low literacy skills. The guide helps facilitators support their clients with understanding financial matters about their pay. It includes notes with expanded information on topics for discussion and links to readily available resources.

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Domestic employment

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Outlines the minimum standards prescribed in the employment standards that apply to domestic employees. PLEASE NOTE: New employment standards came into effect on January 1, 2018. This fact sheet... More ≫

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Outlines the minimum standards prescribed in the employment standards that apply to domestic employees. 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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Incentive-based pay plans and minimum compensation entitlement

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This Fact Sheet applies to employees who are paid in whole or in part by incentive-based pay and who are subject to the Employment Standards Code’s (Code) provisions regarding recording of hours... More ≫

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This Fact Sheet applies to employees who are paid in whole or in part by incentive-based pay and who are subject to the Employment Standards Code’s (Code) provisions regarding recording of hours of work, payment of overtime, vacation pay and general (statutory) holiday pay. Some employees are not paid an hourly, weekly or monthly wage.

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Oilwell servicing

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Outlines the exceptions to employment standards for oilwell servicing employees in hours of work, overtime and the bonus component of wages.

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Get the workforce you need : resources for Alberta employers [2017]

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The Government of Alberta has dedicated tools and resources to help employers manage challenges and develop a successful workforce.

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : review of existing health related requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the applicability of parts 1-29 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code with the unique considerations of farm and ranch work. They have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group 6 : review of occupational health and safety education, training resources and certifications technical working group

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and... More ≫

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and certification requirements the agriculture sector will be able to use or find useful. They have completed their work and provided recommendations to government. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : review of existing health related requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the applicability of parts 1-29 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code with the unique considerations of farm and ranch work. They have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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