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Employment agencies

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Employment agencies can assist employers by recruiting employees, help people seeking employment find work, and evaluate or test for job related skills for employers seeking employees. This... More ≫

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Employment agencies can assist employers by recruiting employees, help people seeking employment find work, and evaluate or test for job related skills for employers seeking employees. This resource explains the work that employment agencies perform the legislation and regulations that govern their operation in Alberta.

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Prepaid contracting : Consumer Protection Act

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid... More ≫

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid contracting business in Alberta and must be licensed with Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction.

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Business licensing – Prepaid contracting/direct sales : Consumer Protection Act

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This publication explains the type of business activities that require a business licence from Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction for prepaid contracting and direct sales.

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Cancellation rights – Direct sales and prepaid contracts : frequently asked questions

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As a consumer in Alberta, you have certain rights to cancel a contract under the Consumer Protection Act when it is a direct sale or when hiring a prepaid contracting business.

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Who do I contact?

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This publication provides a quick reference to many of the contacts used by consumers and businesses.

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What creditors can do if you don't pay

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When you use credit to make purchases or pay for services and fail to make payments your creditors may take legal actions to recover the money owed. Common types of credit are bank loans, bank... More ≫

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When you use credit to make purchases or pay for services and fail to make payments your creditors may take legal actions to recover the money owed. Common types of credit are bank loans, bank account overdrafts, lines of credit, credit cards, finance agreements, student loans, payday loans, etc. This publication describes the legal action a creditor may take if you do not pay your debts.

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Filing a consumer complaint

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This publication explains how to file a complaint with Consumer Services and when an investigation may be opened, as well as other options available to consumers.

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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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Home improvements : what you need to know

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This resource provides information about home renovation contracts as well as specific information about working with prepaid contractors.

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Buying time shares

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The Time Share and Points-Based Contracts and Business Regulation under the Fair Trading Act sets out the rules for businesses selling time shares. This fact sheet provides information about the... More ≫

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The Time Share and Points-Based Contracts and Business Regulation under the Fair Trading Act sets out the rules for businesses selling time shares. This fact sheet provides information about the regulation and discusses: contract requirements, cancellation rights, buying out of province, and shopping for a time share,

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