Publications

Employment standards : farms and ranches [2019]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December 2015, Alberta’s Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was the first step in this process. The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act, passed in June 2017, included specific changes to the Employment Standards Code to apply it to farms and ranches.

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Results of the graduate outcomes survey for the private vocational training institutions' class of 2016/2017

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Every two years, Advanced Education commissions a survey of post-secondary graduates in order to collect information that will inform strategic planning and results reporting regarding graduate... More ≫

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Every two years, Advanced Education commissions a survey of post-secondary graduates in order to collect information that will inform strategic planning and results reporting regarding graduate demographics, satisfaction, financing of education, outcomes, and changes over time. This report presents the findings of the survey of 2016-2017 academic year graduates from private vocational training institutions.

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Handbook for Alberta accredited international schools [2018]

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This publication is intended for use by international school authorities and those who want to establish an Alberta accredited international school. It outlines the process for becoming an Alberta... More ≫

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This publication is intended for use by international school authorities and those who want to establish an Alberta accredited international school. It outlines the process for becoming an Alberta accredited international school, including the requirements that all schools must follow. In addition, it provides information for operating an Alberta accredited international school.

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Corporate Income Tax Act : Software certified for AT1 returns (AT1 RSI)

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This document provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) lists vendors offering software certified by TRA for filing the Alberta corporate income tax return (AT1 RSI).

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Are students and volunteers workers? : occupational health and safety (OHS) information for employers and nonprofit agencies

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This fact sheet provides information on the conditions under which the Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to volunteers and students.

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Role and duties of government occupational health and safety (OHS) officers

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Explains the role of the OHS officer in monitoring for compliance to provincial occupational health and safety legislation. OHS officers have authority to enforce the legislation in a number of... More ≫

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Explains the role of the OHS officer in monitoring for compliance to provincial occupational health and safety legislation. OHS officers have authority to enforce the legislation in a number of ways, including conducting inspections, issuing orders, writing tickets, and recommending administrative penalties.

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Proposed biodiversity stewardship area : Wildland Provincial Park in the Lower Athabasca Region

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management... More ≫

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management intent of the proposed protected area and current and proposed permitted activities.

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Bargaining update [2018]

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and... More ≫

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and other factors or events relevant to the Alberta labour scene.

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Occupational interventions for the prevention of back pain : overview of systematic reviews and demonstration of a knowledge-translation application

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The aims of this study were to examine the evidence for programs for back pain prevention that can be used in the workplace, determine which of these methods are most effective, and share these... More ≫

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The aims of this study were to examine the evidence for programs for back pain prevention that can be used in the workplace, determine which of these methods are most effective, and share these findings with people who need this information. The study found dependable evidence that exercise is effective in preventing low back pain.

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Occupational health and safety (OHS) hazardous footwear : OHS information for workers and employers

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Describes changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code that clarify that employers can not require workers to use footwear, such as high-heeled shoes, that may pose a risk to their health and safety. More ≫

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Describes changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code that clarify that employers can not require workers to use footwear, such as high-heeled shoes, that may pose a risk to their health and safety.

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