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Guide to OHS : employers

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Occupational health and safety starter kit [2024]

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture... More ≫

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance. Gives information about some key health and safety requirements that apply broadly across all industries.

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OHS training scams and high-pressure sales tactics : OHS information for employers, prime contractors and workers

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers. More ≫

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers.

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Tips on selecting an OHS consultant : OHS information for employers

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Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 6 : general holidays

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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 6 covers general holidays, including who is eligible and how to calculate holiday pay. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 9 : termination of employment

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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 9 discusses employer's responsibilities when there is a temporary layoff or a termination of employment. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 10 : youth employment

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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 10 covers employment of workers under the age of 18, the types of jobs youth of different ages can do, and restrictions on hours of work. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 2 : payment of earnings

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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 2 covers when to pay your employees and records that must be kept. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 5 : averaging arrangements

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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 5 is about what an averaging arrangement is, how to enter or exit an arrangement, and the impacts on the calculation of overtime. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 4 : overtime hours and overtime pay

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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 4 provides information on overtime, including how it is paid and how it is calculated. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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