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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 1 : overview

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of how employment standards rules apply to them, their employees and their businesses. Module 1 provides an overview to the Employment Standards Code, who is covered, the core standards and your basic responsibilities as an employer in Alberta. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Worker fatally injured after being buried by material in a bin

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2021 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was emptying material from inside a bin when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2021 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was emptying material from inside a bin when the worker became engulfed in the material and suffered fatal injuries.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 8 : job-protected leaves

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of how employment standards rules apply to them, their employees and their businesses. Module 8 discusses job-protected leaves that are available to employees, who is eligible, and what kind of notice is needed to take different leaves. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Prevention initiative annual update

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken... More ≫

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken during the previous fiscal year, and outlines the path the Prevention Initiative has set for the upcoming year.

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Alberta's occupational outlook

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Contains information on forecasted labour shortages and surpluses for occupations in Alberta for a 10-year period from the date of publication. Various factors, including economic and occupational... More ≫

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Contains information on forecasted labour shortages and surpluses for occupations in Alberta for a 10-year period from the date of publication. Various factors, including economic and occupational outlook, demographics and education, are used to forecast future demand for occupations and supply of workers in Alberta.

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Jobs, Economy and Trade annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Prime contractor role and duties : OHS information for prime contractors, employers and workers

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the... More ≫

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the health and safety activities of multiple employers. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime contractor.

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Alberta made production grant : program guidelines

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The Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG) is a competitive grant program designed to provide funding to Alberta producers for projects with a minimum eligible Alberta spend of $50,000 and total... More ≫

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The Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG) is a competitive grant program designed to provide funding to Alberta producers for projects with a minimum eligible Alberta spend of $50,000 and total production budgets less than $499,999 CDN. It offers a 25 per cent grant on all eligible Alberta labour and non-labour expenses to a maximum of $125,000. The AMPG has two intake windows per annum and applications will be assessed according to economic-focused evaluation criteria. The Minister reserves final approval of applications and funding allocation.

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Legal terms 101 : "owner" : OHS information for work site parties

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This fact sheet explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

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Alberta labour force profiles : immigrants in the labour force

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Provides statistical information on the employment of immigrants in the Alberta work force. Includes a demographic overview of the immigrant population and labour force in Alberta, as well as... More ≫

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Provides statistical information on the employment of immigrants in the Alberta work force. Includes a demographic overview of the immigrant population and labour force in Alberta, as well as statistics on the employment of immigrants in Alberta by industry and by occupation, and full-time/part-time employment rates and average hourly wages of immigrants.

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