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Employment agency compliance standards

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Compliance standards for employment agencies operating in Alberta with respect to compliance with the requirements of the Consumer Protection Act and Employment Agency Business Licensing Regulation.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Employment standards guide for farms and ranches : basic information for the farm and ranch industry

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A guide to the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the farm and ranch industry in Alberta. Includes information on pay, time off, breaks, and more.

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Joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representative curriculum standard

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers [2019]

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The Employment Standards Code and Employment Standards Regulation describe the minimum standards that must be provided to employees working in Alberta, including payment of wages, hours of work,... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Code and Employment Standards Regulation describe the minimum standards that must be provided to employees working in Alberta, including payment of wages, hours of work, overtime, vacation and holidays, leaves and termination of employment, the employment of young people, and industry-specific rules. This tool kit was developed to help employers understand and comply with the standards.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers [2018]

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards... More ≫

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards apply to employers.

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Employment Standards : rights and responsibilities [2019]

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In June 2017, the Fair and Family friendly Workplaces Act was passed, and included changes to the Employment Standards Code applicable to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction.... More ≫

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In June 2017, the Fair and Family friendly Workplaces Act was passed, and included changes to the Employment Standards Code applicable to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This publication covers the basic standards employers are expected to meet and employees can expect to receive.

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Employment standards : farms and ranches [2019]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December 2015, Alberta’s Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was the first step in this process. The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act, passed in June 2017, included specific changes to the Employment Standards Code to apply it to farms and ranches.

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Employment Standards : unpaid, job-protected leaves [2019]

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In June 2017, the Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act was passed, and included changes to the Code applicable to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This publication covers... More ≫

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In June 2017, the Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act was passed, and included changes to the Code applicable to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This publication covers the basic standards for unpaid, job-protected leaves employers are expected to meet and employees can expect to receive.

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Employment Standards : rights and responsibilities [2018]

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In June 2017, the Fair and Family friendly Workplaces Act was passed, and included changes to the Employment Standards Code applicable to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction.... More ≫

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In June 2017, the Fair and Family friendly Workplaces Act was passed, and included changes to the Employment Standards Code applicable to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This publication covers the basic standards employers are expected to meet and employees can expect to receive.

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