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Employment Standards Regulation

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The Employment Standards Regulation provides additional details on standards, such as the minimum wage and the employment of young people, while establishing industry specific rules.

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Workers' Compensation Regulation

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This Regulation contains detailed provisions regarding application of the Workers' Compensation Act.

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Temporary Employment and Job Creation Programs Regulation

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The Temporary Employment and Job Creation Programs Regulation, under the Income and Employment Supports Act, provides authority to prescribe employers or classes of employers and to prescribe... More ≫

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The Temporary Employment and Job Creation Programs Regulation, under the Income and Employment Supports Act, provides authority to prescribe employers or classes of employers and to prescribe temporary job creation programs or job training programs so that individuals who are participating in these prescribed programs and/or employed by these prescribed employers will not be included in the employer’s collective agreement.

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Income Support, Training and Health Benefits Regulation

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The Income Support, Training and Health Benefits Regulation, under the Income and Employment Supports Act, establishes eligibility criteria; income support, training and health benefits; and... More ≫

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The Income Support, Training and Health Benefits Regulation, under the Income and Employment Supports Act, establishes eligibility criteria; income support, training and health benefits; and appeal provisions to provide financial and other supports for Albertans who are working or seeking employment, those who have barriers to full employment, and those who are participating full-time or part-time in various training programs.

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Workers' Compensation Act

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The Workers' Compensation Act creates the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) as a corporation and grants it authority to administer a system of workplace injury insurance for the workers and... More ≫

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The Workers' Compensation Act creates the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) as a corporation and grants it authority to administer a system of workplace injury insurance for the workers and employers of the province of Alberta. The organization compensates injured workers for lost income, health care and other costs associated with a work-related injury through an employer funded model.

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Labour Relations Code

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The Labour Relations Code sets out requirements regarding Alberta labour relations for most employers and unions, including health care and construction. Included are roles and rights for... More ≫

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The Labour Relations Code sets out requirements regarding Alberta labour relations for most employers and unions, including health care and construction. Included are roles and rights for certification, bargaining and managing/resolving disputes.

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Foreign Credential Advisory Committee Act

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Establishes the Foreign Credential Advisory Committee to facilitate the recognition of foreign credentials in Alberta.

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Alberta Investment Attraction Act

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The Alberta Investment Attraction Act establishes the Invest Alberta Corporation with the mandate to promote, identify and pursue investment in Alberta, focusing on high-value or high-impact... More ≫

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The Alberta Investment Attraction Act establishes the Invest Alberta Corporation with the mandate to promote, identify and pursue investment in Alberta, focusing on high-value or high-impact investment opportunities, to provide investment attraction services, and to support trade promotion and advocacy activities. The Act establishes the corporation and its board, outlines other operational parameters and provides corresponding regulation-making powers.

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Public Sector Employers Act

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including... More ≫

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including term and fiscal limits, and the means to ensure that government direction is met prior to agreement being reached. PESA also allows the Minister to request various kinds of bargaining related information around compensation, employment and labour market data from affected employers. The legislation applies to Alberta Health Services and related health care providers, and most post-secondary institutions, school boards (for education support services only) and select agencies, boards and commissions. The legislation does not apply to Teachers or the Alberta Public Service.

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Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act

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The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act establishes the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Association of Science and Engineering Technology... More ≫

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The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act establishes the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) as the self-governing regulatory organizations responsible for members in their respective professions in Alberta. The Act sets out the scope of practice for APEGA members and contains provisions regarding membership application, registration, practice review, conduct and discipline.

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