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Alberta

Employment Standards
This summary is provided for comparison purposes. While the Institute of Professional Management endeavours to provide accurate information, you should consult your provincial labour ministry or legal counsel for the most up to date information.

Minimum Wage

$15.00/hour
Hours of Work
& Overtime
max. 12 hours/day,
6 days/week,
overtime when 8 hours/day and/or 44 hours/week exceeded
Paid Statutory Holidays 9 days
New Years Day
Family Day
Good Friday
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Remembrance Day
Christmas Day
Vacation 2 weeks/year
3 weeks/year after 5 years
Emergency Leave 3 days/year unpaid bereavement leave
Pregnancy &
Parental Leave
16 weeks unpaid maternity leave
62 weeks parental leave
Termination
of Employment
1 week after 3 months
2 weeks after 2 years
4 weeks after 4 years
Up to 8 weeks after 10 yrs

Jurisdiction
Federal
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
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