Navigating Employment Regulations in Alberta: A Guide for Employers and Employees

In Alberta, understanding employment regulations is crucial for both employers and employees to ensure compliance and maintain a fair and safe work environment. From employment standards to health and safety regulations, navigating the regulatory landscape can be complex. In this blog post, we'll explore the key regulatory bodies in Alberta and how they impact employers and employees alike.

Guard and defend:

Regulatory Bodies in Alberta:

  1. Alberta Employment Standards:

    • Responsible for enforcing employment standards legislation, including minimum wage, hours of work, overtime pay, and vacation entitlements.

    • Provides resources and information to help employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities under the Employment Standards Code.

  2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):

    • Oversees workplace health and safety in Alberta to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

    • Conducts inspections, investigations, and provides education and training to promote safety in the workplace.

    • Enforces compliance with occupational health and safety laws and regulations.

  3. Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB):

    • Handles disputes related to collective bargaining, unfair labour practices, and union certification.

    • Provides mediation, arbitration, and adjudication services to resolve labour disputes between employers and employees or unions.

  4. Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC):

    • Adjudicates complaints of discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on protected grounds under the Alberta Human Rights Act.

    • Facilitates mediation and conciliation to resolve disputes between employers and employees regarding human rights matters.

  5. Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Alberta:

    • Administers workers' compensation benefits to injured workers and their families.

    • Promotes workplace safety and injury prevention through education, training, and consultation services.

    • Manages claims and provides compensation and rehabilitation services to injured workers.

Your plan of attack:

At Haggertys & Co, we specialize in navigating employment regulations in Alberta and providing expert HR consulting services to both employers and employees. Whether you need assistance with workplace investigations, compliance audits, or health and safety training, our experienced team is here to support you.

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