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Approval of an occupation for adolescent employment by the Director of Employment Standards, issued pursuant to Sections 52(1)(a)(v) and 54 of the Employment Standards Regulation

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Lists approved occupations in the restaurant and food services industry for adolescent employees, tasks that cannot be performed in these occupations by these youth, and obligations of employers... More ≫

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Lists approved occupations in the restaurant and food services industry for adolescent employees, tasks that cannot be performed in these occupations by these youth, and obligations of employers of adolescent employees. Note: Revoked November 1, 2020, as the requirements it lists exist in Occupational Health and Safety legislation (such as the requirement to control or eliminate hazards) or Employment Standards legislation (such as the requirement to obtain the written consent of the adolescent's parent or guardian), making the order redundant.

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Creating a new future : the job-loss workbook

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Are you suddenly without work? You're not alone. The question is how do you feel and what do you do about it? This workbook offers a whole range of practical information, exercises and options to... More ≫

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Are you suddenly without work? You're not alone. The question is how do you feel and what do you do about it? This workbook offers a whole range of practical information, exercises and options to ease the transition from being employed to being unemployed, to moving on and creating a new future. Topics include response to job loss, negotiating a severance package, financial planning, coping, building a support network, retraining and work options, and much more. Includes personal stories from others—how they handled their failures and successes and how they turned crises into opportunities.

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Assessing you : the first step in career planning

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A self-assessment workbook to help you learn about the skills and assets you have that will help you adapt in today's world of work. Read about the skills employers are looking for and work on... More ≫

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A self-assessment workbook to help you learn about the skills and assets you have that will help you adapt in today's world of work. Read about the skills employers are looking for and work on exercises that will help identify your own strengths. Includes suggestions for keeping track of your skills and ideas for repackaging your career assets to suit your current needs. By the end of the book you will have developed a summary of personal assets that will help you with future career choices.

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Your rights and responsibilities at work [2016]

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This publication is for workers who want to know more about employment rules in the Alberta workplace. It discusses legislation covering workers, their rights before starting a job, their rights... More ≫

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This publication is for workers who want to know more about employment rules in the Alberta workplace. It discusses legislation covering workers, their rights before starting a job, their rights and responsibilities on the job, and leaving the job temporarily or permanently.

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Employee or contractor? : know the difference

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Whether you're an employer or a worker, you may need to know the difference between "employee" and "contractor" status—and the various implications and requirements of each. This resource provides... More ≫

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Whether you're an employer or a worker, you may need to know the difference between "employee" and "contractor" status—and the various implications and requirements of each. This resource provides information on the factors and definitions different levels of government apply to determine employment status.

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Workability : what you need to get & keep a job

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Workability: What You Need to Get and Keep a Job is the revised version of Workability Handbook. This workbook will help your clients who are looking for work or having trouble maintaining... More ≫

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Workability: What You Need to Get and Keep a Job is the revised version of Workability Handbook. This workbook will help your clients who are looking for work or having trouble maintaining employment. This updated and expanded workbook includes additional workability attitudes and skills needed in today's workplace, as well as a definition, checklist and personal story for each attitude or skill. Workability also provides step-by-step instructions to help your clients discover or improve their workability attitudes and skills.

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Self-employment : is it for me?

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Thinking of becoming your own boss? This primer outlines the benefits and challenges of self-employment and examines the motivation, skills, traits and background of successful entrepreneurs. It... More ≫

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Thinking of becoming your own boss? This primer outlines the benefits and challenges of self-employment and examines the motivation, skills, traits and background of successful entrepreneurs. It explores the various forms of self-employment and how to get started in business. There are hints to get you thinking about innovative products and services, information on writing business plans and more.

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Employer alert : high pressure sales tactics providing misleading information about workplace training

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This alert was released in response to complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by commercial providers of workplace safety training for the Workplace Hazardous Materials... More ≫

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This alert was released in response to complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by commercial providers of workplace safety training for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). It informs employers that there is no requirement to use a commercial training provider or materials created by a commercial company to conduct WHMIS training.

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A foreign qualification recognition plan for Alberta : progress report

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The past several years have marked some exciting milestones for our province. Read about the progress made in assessing and recognizing foreign-earned qualifications to help newcomers work in... More ≫

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The past several years have marked some exciting milestones for our province. Read about the progress made in assessing and recognizing foreign-earned qualifications to help newcomers work in their field of education and experience.

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Worker falls from scaffold

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 29-year old male worker was installing... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 29-year old male worker was installing siding on the gable end of a new two storey home. During the work process the worker fell from an improperly-installed pump jack scaffold system 6.3 meters to the ground. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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