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COVID-19 information : employment standards guide

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Information on changes to employment standards rules due to COVID-19. Includes information on job-protected leaves and variances.

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Working & providing care for family or friends : job-protected leaves and flexible work arrangements

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Information on job-protected leaves and flexible work arrangements for employees who may need to take time off work for personal reasons, such as caring for loved ones.

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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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Commission pay plans & minimum compensation entitlement

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This fact sheet explains the policy used by Employment Standards to determine if employees paid by commission are receiving the minimum standards under employment standards legislation. PLEASE... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the policy used by Employment Standards to determine if employees paid by commission are receiving the minimum standards under employment standards legislation. 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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Fire fighting services

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Outlines the Employment Standards for employees in fire fighting services.

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Direct sellers

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Outlines the minimum standards for employers and employees involved in a direct selling business. PLEASE NOTE: New employment standards came into effect on January 1, 2018. This fact sheet gives... More ≫

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Outlines the minimum standards for employers and employees involved in a direct selling business. 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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Employment standards guide for the hospitality industry [2016]

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This brochure covers the basic standards employees can expect. It outlines the law in everyday language.

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Employment standards guide [2016]

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Alberta’s Employment Standards Code sets out the minimum standards that apply to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This brochure covers the basic standards employees can... More ≫

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Alberta’s Employment Standards Code sets out the minimum standards that apply to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This brochure covers the basic standards employees can expect. It outlines the law in everyday language.

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