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What You Need to Know About Employment Standards

Are you starting your first job, or a new job, in Alberta? You may wonder what conditions will be like where you’ll be working.
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Bullies at Work: What to Know and What You Can Do

Workplace bullying is a serious problem that can deeply affect the mental, physical and financial health of the person or group the bully abuses.
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Sexual Harassment: Here’s What You Need to Know

Sexual harassment is against the law. But what is it and what can you do about it? Find out what you need to know about sexual harassment at school or work.
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What Can Employers Ask You?

How do you answer inappropriate questions? What if an employer asks about your age, health, race, marital status, or religion? How should you respond?
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Organizing and Belonging to Unions

Learn about your rights and the rules and regulations regarding unionized workers in Alberta.
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Employment Standards

Find out about minimum wage, hours of work, holidays, vacations, maternity and parental leave, and other employment rights and responsibilities.
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Alberta Labour Relations Board

Learn about this independent, impartial tribunal that administers and interprets labour laws that affect unionized workplaces.
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Employment Insurance (EI)

Sometimes people lose their jobs through no fault of their own. This might happen due to shortages of work or because of seasonal or mass lay–offs. If you find yourself in this position, and if you can’t find a job even if you’re available and able to work, you might qualify for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
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Youth Employment Laws

Employees under 18 years old have specific rules under Alberta’s laws. Find out about them here.
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Canadian Labour Standards

Find out about Canadian labour standards that relate to your employment situation. And learn about the rights and responsibilities of employees in federally regulated industries.
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Be Safe at Work

Stay healthy and safe on the job. Learn how to spot danger, use safety equipment, report injuries, and share health and safety concerns with employers.
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Alberta Human Rights Commission

The Alberta Human Rights Commission's purpose is to promote equality and reduce discrimination. It provides public information and education programs, and helps Albertans resolve human rights complaints.
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Canadian Centre for OHS: Bullying in the Workplace

Check out the Centre's Occupational Health and Safety easy-to-read fact sheet for dealing with workplace bullying and links to courses on workplace violence.
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Easy Reading: Work Laws and Your Pay Stub

These Easy Reading articles will teach you about the laws around your pay, and your rights and responsibilities related to how you earn income.