Live, work and play safely in the summer heat
Whether the summer sun heats up your workplace, home or holiday, a few precautions can help you stay safe, keep the power on, and protect our forests.
View ArticleMinimum wage going up to $11.20 October 1
Alberta will take first step towards a $15 per hour minimum wage by 2018.
View Article2014-15 annual reports now available online
Released today were the Government of Alberta Annual Report, ministry annual reports and Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Annual Report.
View ArticleFrom three designations to one, Alberta accountants unite
The Chartered Professional Accountants Act comes into force effective July 1, merging Alberta’s three professional accounting organizations.
View ArticleAlberta steps up in support of Syrian refugee relief effort
Responding to the growing humanitarian crisis, Alberta is joining forces with the Red Cross in aid of Syrian refugees.
View ArticleProvince invites you to talk about essential services
Albertans are being asked to provide their input into the development of new legislation to govern public sector workers.
View ArticleNew Chair to lead Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board
E.J (James) Kindrake has been appointed to a three-year term to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta.
View ArticleProvincial incentive program to help businesses create jobs, support families
A new job creation initiative will support workers, employers and families during the current economic downturn.
View ArticleAlberta government reinstates and expands student employment program
Students will soon be able to access more job opportunities as government brings back the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP).
View ArticleAlberta supports veterans’ transition to new jobs
The Alberta Government joins Manitoba and Ontario in recognizing Department of National Defence (DND) training and testing requirements.
View ArticleSafety, fairness focus of farm and ranch workers legislation
Proposed new legislation will ensure Alberta’s farm and ranch workers are kept safe and treated fairly.
View ArticleAlberta update on support for Syrian refugees
Alberta government releases update on ongoing efforts to support children, women and men fleeing violence as part of a national Syrian refugee humanitarian effort.
View ArticleMinister Sigurdson statement on Bill 6
Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour issued the following statement:
View ArticleGovernment to amend Bill 6 for clarity
The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act would ensure the safety of wage-earning farm and ranch employees and preserves the family farm.
View ArticleAmendments confirm farm and ranch families will be excluded from new rules
Amendments to the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, confirm the government’s intent to exclude farm and ranch owners, and their families, from Occupational Health and Safety and...
View ArticleAlberta welcomes Syrian refugees with warm hearts
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on today’s arrival of privately sponsored Syrian refugees to Alberta:
View ArticleApplications accepted for student employment program
Employers can now apply for the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP).
View ArticleEmployer sentenced to community service in OHS case
For the first time in Alberta, an employer has been sentenced to serve community service for violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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