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Workplace Rights
Minimum wage, holiday pay, being laid off or fired, maternity leave, discrimination, starting a union: these are just some of the issues that arise in the workplace. This section deals with laws about employment standards, employment insurance, human rights, temporary foreign workers and unionized workplaces.
The resources on this page were hand-picked by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta's team of librarians as a good place to start.
For a broader range of resources, see the following keywords:
Workers' rights and employment standards, Temporary foreign workers, Loss of employment, Unions
Suggested Resources
The Alberta Labour Relations Board is the independent and impartial tribunal responsible for the day-to-day application and interpretation of Alberta's labour laws. The Board administers and interprets the Labour Relations Code and other laws focused on unionized workplaces. The Board actively encourages dispute resolution, employs officers for investigations and makes major policy decisions.
Related keywords: Unions (16)
This booklet is provided by the Alberta Human Rights Commission. Becoming a Parent in Alberta answers frequently asked questions about: human rights protection for pregnant workers; entitlements, rights and responsibilities of working parents-to-be; leave that expectant mothers may take for health reasons during pregnancy and childbirth; the difference between maternity and parental leave and benefits; and how to apply for maternity and parental leave and benefits. (PDF - 33 pages)
Related keywords: Adoption (20), Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
The Canadian Human Rights Act gives each of us an equal opportunity to work and live without being hindered by discriminatory practices. The Canadian Human Rights Commission is responsible to investigate and try to settle complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services by federally regulated organizations. Information is provided about which organizations these are, and about the nature of discrimination and harassment and what can be done.
Related keywords: Harassment (20), Human rights (146), Racism (13), Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides temporary income support to those who are between jobs; cannot work for reasons of sickness, childbirth, or parenting; or who are providing care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.
Related keywords: Federal government departments (80), Loss of employment (8)
This online resource is from the Student Legal Services of Edmonton. Topics include: Employees Rights; Hours Of Work; Overtime; Deductions; Holiday And Vacation Pay; Sickness; Maternity; Payment Of Wages; Unsafe Workplaces; Under 18; Termination, Transfer, And Demotion; Employment Insurance; Training Allowances And Wage Subsidies; Discrimination; Worker’s Compensation; Employment Standards. This resource is also available for download as a PDF.
Related keywords: Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
Employment Standards staff administer and enforce the Employment Standards Code, which establishes minimum standards of employment for employers and employees in the workplace.This site contains information on the minimum standards of employment for employers and employees, including payment of earnings, minimum wage, hours of work and rest periods, overtime and overtime pay, vacations and vacation pay, general holidays and holiday pay, maternity and parental leave and termination of employment. There is also a section for filing a complaint.
Related keywords: Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
In this issue of English Express you will learn about human rights in Alberta with examples and illustrations. English Express uses simple and easy to understand English for anyone to understand their publication.(PDF - 23 pages)
Related keywords: Human rights (146), Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
This online resource from the Alberta Human Rights Commission explains how the Alberta Human Rights Act applies to the workplace. Sections include information for employers, information for employees, information for trade unions and occupational associations when they are representing employees and FAQs.
Related keywords: Human rights (146), Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
This division of Alberta Employment and Immigration will help temporary foreign workers to learn about their rights and find solutions for problem situations. Booklets and brochures are available for employers and for workers. (Guide for Employees is available in 13 languages.) A walk-in office and a helpline are offered for assistance.
Related keywords: Human rights (146), Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
These online FAQs are provided by the Canadian Legal FAQs - a program of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta. These FAQs provide general information for employers and employees about foreign workers in Canada as well as answers about specific government programs that enable the hiring of foreign workers. Also included is a section regarding credential recognition and assessment of qualifications as well as a categorized list of useful links for further information.
Related keywords: Human rights (146), Immigration (54)
This publication is for workers who want to know more about employment rules in the Alberta workplace. It discusses legislation covering workers, their rights before starting a job, their rights and responsibilities on the job, and leaving the job temporarily or permanently. Information is provided on employment standards, workplace health and safety, human rights and workers' compensation. Key contacts and resources for Alberta employees are also included. (PDF – 40 pages)
Related keywords: Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
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