EMPLOYER RESOURCE GUIDE
Provincial & Federal Resources
Please use the comprehensive list below to connect with a wide range of resources to help your organization recruit top talent and develop high-performance staff.
Alberta Human Rights
Alberta Human Rights –Accommodations
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/employer_info/accommodation/Pages/accommodation.aspx
Alberta Human Rights – Benefits
Alberta Human Rights – Employer Resources
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/employer_info/resources/Pages/resources.aspx
Alberta Human Rights – Inclusive Workplace
Alberta Human Rights – Hiring
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/employer_info/hiring/Pages/hiring.aspx
Alberta Human Rights – Information for trade unions and occupational associations when representing employees:
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/Pages/trade_union_info.aspx
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/employer_info/Pages/issues_outside_hr_law.aspx
Other Resources, including:
- Employment Standards
- Employment Insurance
- Workers’ compensation
- Access to information and protection of privacy
- Federal human rights legislation
- Canadian charter of rights and freedoms
Alberta Human Rights – Recruiting
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/employer_info/recruiting/Pages/recruiting.aspx
Alberta Human Rights – Rights & Responsibilities
Alberta Human Rights – Termination, Severance
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/employer_info/Pages/termination_and_severance.aspx
Alberta Human Rights – Terms & Conditions
Departing Employees
Employer legal obligations when an employee leaves
Employer legal obligations concerning record of employment
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/ei-roe.html
Conducting exit interviews
Employment Laws, Regulations, & Codes
Apprenticeship and Industry Act
https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/SOURCES/PDFS/legislation/appr_program_order.pdf
Provides a framework for the apprenticeship and industry training system, and regulates who can work in compulsory certification trades.
Employer Compliance
Sets specific requirements to hire foreign workers to ensure their workers continue to uphold Temporary Foreign Worker Program conditions.
Employment Standards Code and Regulation
https://www.alberta.ca/employment-standards.aspx
Ensures worksites are fair and equal. There is a set of laws and regulations that most employers must abide by including hours of work, minimum wage, holiday pay and overtime hours.
Human Rights Act
https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/employment/Pages/employment.aspx
Ensures workplaces are free from discrimination in all aspects of the employment process, including recruitment, promotions, assignments and termination of employment.
Labour Relations Code
https://www.alberta.ca/labour-relations-legislation.aspx
Explains Alberta labour relations legislation, includes specific resources for certain sectors.
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Code
https://www.alberta.ca/ohs-act-regulation-code.aspx
A list of laws governing health and safety in Alberta’s workplaces.
Personal Information Protection Act
https://www.alberta.ca/personal-information-protection-act.aspx
The laws surrounding the use and disclosure of personal information.
Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act
https://open.alberta.ca/publications/t03p8
A list of laws on tobacco use in and around the workplace.
Workers’ Compensation Act
https://www.wcb.ab.ca/about-wcb/policy-and-legislation/legislation.html
Describes the policies and procedures for employers dealing with workplace injuries.
Employment Standards
Adolescent employment permit
https://www.alberta.ca/adolescent-employment-permit.aspx
Employers may apply online for a permit to employ a person 14 years of age and under for certain types of work.
Employer Line – Guides: Accommodating Employees in the Workplace
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/duty-to-accommodate/
Employer Line – Guides: Bereavement Leave
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/bereavement-leave/
Employer Line – Guides: Critical Illness Leave Alberta
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/critical-illness-leave-alberta/
Employer Line – Guides: Employee & Independent Contractors
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/employees-independent-contractors-ab/
Employer Line – Guides: Personal and Family Responsibility Leave
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/personal-and-family-responsibility-leave/
Employer Line – Guides: Citizen Ceremony Leave
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/citizenship-ceremony-leave/
Employer Line – Guides: Wage & Entitlement Pay
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/wage-and-entitlement-pay/
Employer Line – Guides: Recreational Cannabis Use – Alberta
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/cannabis-ab/
Employer Line – Guides: Termination Guide
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/termination-guide-ab/
Employer Line – Guides: The Fair and Family Friendly Workplace Act
https://www.employerline.ca/ab/guide/the-fair-and-family-friendly-workplace-act/
Employment Standards – Appeal a decision
https://www.alberta.ca/file-employment-standards-appeal.aspx
Employers and employees subject to Employment Standards decisions can file an appeal about those decisions online or by mail, email or fax.
Employment Standards – Apply for an employment standards variance
https://www.alberta.ca/apply-employment-standards-variance.aspx
Employers may apply online for a variance or exemption to certain mandatory obligations under the Employment Standards Code.
Employment Standards – Ask a Question
https://www.alberta.ca/contact-employment-standards.aspx
Connect online with an expert – Ask a question about Employment Standards or sign up for Employment Standards updates.
Employment Standards – Education & Resources
https://www.alberta.ca/employment-standards-education-resources.aspx
Self assessment tool, instructional videos, publications and other resources
Employment Standards – Permits & Variance
https://www.alberta.ca/employment-standards-permits-variances.aspx
Apply for variances to basic employment standards rules, or for a permit to employ a person under 18 for certain types of work
Employment Standards – Rules
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-employment-standards-rules.aspx
Laws for minimum wage, overtime, holidays, job-protected leaves, vacations, hours of work, eawrnigns, youth workers, and termination
Employment Standards – Main Site
https://www.alberta.ca/employment-standards.aspx
780-427-3731
Employment standards set out the rights and obligations of employers and employees in Alberta. This includes the minimum standards that employers must provide to employees.
Federal Laws, Regulations, & Codes
Occupations in the following areas fall under federal jurisdiction and are not covered by Alberta’s Employment Standards Code:
- Interprovincial trucking
- Federal crown corporations
- Broadcasting
- Chartered banks
- Grain elevators
- Air transport
- Feed and feed mills
- Federal government employees
- Rail and water transport
- Interprovincial pipelines
- Work directly with or on behalf of first nations
The following resources can provide more information on occupational health and safety standards for these federally covered areas:
Additional information:Government Programs
Federal Government Programs
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding.html)
Funding Programs and Grants for Jobs, Training, and Social Development Projects and includes information on the Student Work Placement Program, among others.
Provincial Government Programs
https://www.alberta.ca/small-business-resources.aspx
BizConnect, including information on the following:
Grant Applications & Support
Need Assistance with Completing your Grant Applications?
Organizations that provide grant application assistance to employers in either in-person or virtual settings.
Career Assistance Network Ltd
Bay 7, 4699 61 Street Red Deer, Alberta
403-341-7811
MCG Careers
103, 4719 – 48th Avenue Red Deer, Alberta
Grant Opportunities
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant.aspx
780-638-9424
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their present or future employees for eligible training costs. Employers decide who gets training and what type of training may be needed for their employees.
Eligible employers are required to contribute a minimum of one-third of the total training costs for existing employees. Government contributes two-thirds of the cost to a maximum of $10,000 per trainee per fiscal year. If hiring and training an unemployed Albertan, up to 100% of training costs could be covered, up to $15,000 per trainee.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women
220, 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta
1-866-742-3644
Note: The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) pilot project will end March 31, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
Apprentices whose first year (level/block) or second year (level/block) progression date occurs after the AIG-W pilot project ends on March 31, 2023 may be eligible for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG).
Project funding for organizations providing supports to women wishing to pursue a career in the skilled trades will be available under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a Designated Red Seal Trade where women are underrepresented.
Apprenticeship Completion Grant
220, 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta
1-866-742-3644
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a one-time taxable cash grant lifetime amount of $2,000 per person for registered apprentices.
It is for registered apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeship training program, and get their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
220, 4th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta
1-866-742-3644
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade.
- The AIG is a taxable grant worth $1,000 per level, awarded to registered apprentices
- You must complete your first year/level (or equivalent) to apply for the AIG
- You can apply for this grant twice during your training (for a maximum of $2,000)
- You can apply for your second AIG after completing your second year/level (or equivalent) of training
Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
Employers of Reservists and self-employed Reservists may be eligible for funding under the Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program (CERP). The purpose of the CERP is to:
- Provide financial support to civilian employers of Reservists and/or self-employed Reservists, to offset operational costs they incur when Reservist employees deploy on full-time operational duty (Chief of Defence Staff directed operation), both domestically and abroad.
- Enable Reservists to be more fully integrated alongside the Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force.
- Enable a better understanding of the role of Reservists in the military, their places of employment and in their communities.
Service Canada (SC) is administering this program on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND).
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
www.alberta.ca/indigenous-employment-training-partnerships-program.aspx
Grants for eligible Indigenous organizations to assist the unemployed or under-employed with skills training an work experience
Workforce Partnerships Grant
https://www.alberta.ca/workforce-partnerships-grants.aspx
Workforce Partnership grants provide funding to organizations such as employers, industry and sector associations, regional organizations and Indigenous organizations to support labour market adjustment strategies and workforce development, including initiatives to attract and retain workers through partnerships.
Effective partnerships can improve the capacity of organizations to deal with workforce demands, implement labour force adjustments, address workforce issues and support economic growth on a regional and/or provincial level.
The Government of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
Grant Opportunities
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant.aspx
780-638-9424
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their present or future employees for eligible training costs. Employers decide who gets training and what type of training may be needed for their employees.
Eligible employers are required to contribute a minimum of one-third of the total training costs for existing employees. Government contributes two-thirds of the cost to a maximum of $10,000 per trainee per fiscal year. If hiring and training an unemployed Albertan, up to 100% of training costs could be covered, up to $15,000 per trainee.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women
220, 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta
1-866-742-3644
Note: The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) pilot project will end March 31, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
Apprentices whose first year (level/block) or second year (level/block) progression date occurs after the AIG-W pilot project ends on March 31, 2023 may be eligible for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG).
Project funding for organizations providing supports to women wishing to pursue a career in the skilled trades will be available under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a Designated Red Seal Trade where women are underrepresented.
Apprenticeship Completion Grant
220, 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta
1-866-742-3644
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a one-time taxable cash grant lifetime amount of $2,000 per person for registered apprentices.
It is for registered apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeship training program, and get their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
220, 4th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta
1-866-742-3644
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade.
- The AIG is a taxable grant worth $1,000 per level, awarded to registered apprentices
- You must complete your first year/level (or equivalent) to apply for the AIG
- You can apply for this grant twice during your training (for a maximum of $2,000)
- You can apply for your second AIG after completing your second year/level (or equivalent) of training
Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
Employers of Reservists and self-employed Reservists may be eligible for funding under the Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program (CERP). The purpose of the CERP is to:
- Provide financial support to civilian employers of Reservists and/or self-employed Reservists, to offset operational costs they incur when Reservist employees deploy on full-time operational duty (Chief of Defence Staff directed operation), both domestically and abroad.
- Enable Reservists to be more fully integrated alongside the Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force.
- Enable a better understanding of the role of Reservists in the military, their places of employment and in their communities.
Service Canada (SC) is administering this program on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND).
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
www.alberta.ca/indigenous-employment-training-partnerships-program.aspx
Grants for eligible Indigenous organizations to assist the unemployed or under-employed with skills training an work experience
Workforce Partnerships Grant
https://www.alberta.ca/workforce-partnerships-grants.aspx
Workforce Partnership grants provide funding to organizations such as employers, industry and sector associations, regional organizations and Indigenous organizations to support labour market adjustment strategies and workforce development, including initiatives to attract and retain workers through partnerships.
Effective partnerships can improve the capacity of organizations to deal with workforce demands, implement labour force adjustments, address workforce issues and support economic growth on a regional and/or provincial level.
The Government of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational Health & Safety – Ask a question: Connect online with an OHS expert
https://www.alberta.ca/ask-expert.aspx
Get answers to your workplace health and safety questions.
Occupational Health & Safety – Compliance & Enforcement: Apply for an OHS acceptance or approval
https://www.alberta.ca/ohs-acceptances-approvals.aspx
Authorized worksite representatives can apply online for acceptances and approvals (specific permissions) from OHS directors.
Occupational Health & Safety – Compliance & Enforcement: File an OHS complaint
https://www.alberta.ca/file-complaint-online.aspx
Anyone can report unsafe conditions at a workplace. File a confidential health and safety complaint online or by calling the OHS Contact Centre.
Occupational Health & Safety – Compliance & Enforcement: File Submit an asbestos project notification
https://www.alberta.ca/submit-asbestos-project-notification.aspx
Employers must notify OHS at least 72 hours before beginning work that may release asbestos.
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