Alberta Labour Laws
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Alberta bill to overhaul workplace rules passes second reading after marathon debateMembers of the Alberta legislature were up through the night as the NDP staged a filibuster over proposed changes to labour legislation.EconomyJun 6, 2019
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Some Alberta businesses vow to keep paying all workers $15/hrSome Alberta businesses are vowing to continue paying all their employees $15 or more an hour, even after Alberta's minimum wage changes kick in later this year.PoliticsMay 29, 2019
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Alberta introduces labour bill to change overtime pay, reduce youth minimum wageAlberta is cutting the minimum wage for young workers and making other changes to overtime, holiday pay and votes for union certification.EconomyMay 27, 2019
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Alberta NDP demands Kenney reveal plans for labour rule changes, minimum wageAlberta's NDP says Opposition Leader Jason Kenney needs to explain what regulations and labour rules he plans to cut if he wins power.EconomyOct 15, 2018
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Bob Layton editorial: We should follow OregonAre Alberta labour laws as good as those in Oregon?Feb 6, 2018
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Albertans start new year with new workplace protectionsLegislation passed by the Alberta NDP mandates up to five days of job-protected unpaid sick leave, three days of bereavement leave for the loss of a family member and up to 16 weeks for long-term illness or injuryPoliticsJan 1, 2018
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Alberta expected to introduce legislation on new workplace rules next weekThe Alberta government says legislation to update workplace rules could come as early as next week.CanadaMay 16, 2017
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Alberta opposition parties call for more business-sector input ahead of labour legislation reviewAlberta's opposition parties presented a united front on Tuesday as they called for the NDP government to allow more time for consultation before it considers introducing what could be significant changes to the province's labour laws.PoliticsApr 18, 2017
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