News & Announcements

December 6, 2006
Christmas and New Year's General Holidays
This year, both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Monday. If you do not work on Christmas or New Year’s Day, and usually have Mondays off, you are not entitled to general holiday pay and are not entitled to an extra day off. more...

December 1, 2006
November 2006 Labour Force Statistics
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

November 22, 2006
Recommendations put forward for Youville Home long-term care facility labour dispute
The report of the Disputes Inquiry Board on the negotiations between Youville Home long-term care facility and their unionized workers has been received by Human Resources and Employment Minister Mike Cardinal. more...

November 21, 2006
Public consultation leads to Occupational Health and Safety Code changes
Alberta Human Resources and Employment has updated the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code following a thorough public consultation process. more...

November 20, 2006
Triton Fabrication Services Inc. and Churchill Industrial Group Ltd. in court over worker’s injury
Four charges have been laid against two Edmonton companies under the Occupational Health and Safety Act over the injury of a worker. more...

November 16, 2006
Canada Career Week Fair attracts record number of exhibitors
Edmonton's skill and labour shortages are attracting a record number of exhibitors to the Canada Career Week Fair, November 17 and 18. more...

November 14, 2006
Companies charged over worker's death, injuries of two others
Thirteen charges have been laid against three companies under the Occupational Health and Safety Act over the death of one worker and the injuries of two others. more...

November 10, 2006
Province and Tsuu T'ina Nation partner to help Black Bear Crossing evacuees
Tsuu T'ina residents of Black Bear Crossing will benefit from a short-term agreement between Human Resources and Employment and the Tsuu T'ina Nation. more...

November 3, 2006
October 2006 Labour Force Statistics
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

November 2, 2006
Debaji Food Market in court for failing to pay employees
Twenty-three charges have been laid under the Employment Standards Code against an Edmonton company, 1065325 Alberta Ltd. operating as Debaji Food Market for failing to pay employees' earnings as ordered by the Government of Alberta. more...

October 27, 2006
Marcel Beaunoyer (Marcel’s Painting) to pay $45,750 over workplace fatality
A provincial judge in Edmonton has sentenced Marcel Beaunoyer, sole proprietor of Marcel’s Painting, to pay $45,750 over the death of one of his workers. more...

October 20, 2006
H & H Stucco & Siding Ltd. to pay largest penalty ever in Alberta for workplace incident
H & H Stucco & Siding Ltd. has received the highest penalty ever imposed in Alberta for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. more...

October 12, 2006
Jim Third Contracting Ltd. and E&L Trucking in court over worker's death
Sixteen charges have been laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against Jim Third Contracting Ltd. and E & L Trucking in the death of a Jim Third Contracting Ltd. employee. more...

October 6, 2006
September 2006 Labour Force Statistics
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

September 26, 2006
Government annual reports outline programs and accomplishments of 2005-06
Increased investment in infrastructure and savings, new dental and optical programs for seniors, the formation of an environmental emergency response team, and the addition of 160 police officers to Alberta communities. more...

September 26, 2006
Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. and D&D Enterprises in court for worker’s injury
Eight charges have been laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. and 712606 Alberta Ltd. (operating as D&D Enterprises), for the injury of a worker. more...

September 26, 2006
Alberta students learn workplace health and safety in school
This morning, Centre High Campus hosted the official launch of new resources developed to teach students how to work safely before they enter the workforce. more...

September 21, 2006
Disputes Inquiry Board appointed for Youville Home long-term care facility labour dispute
Government has appointed a Disputes Inquiry Board to help reach a collective agreement.

September 20, 2006
Competitors share creative ideas for labour shortages
More than 200 industry, education, labour and government representatives attending a one-day Ministers' symposium put aside competitive differences to share their tactics and approaches to resolving labour and skills shortages. more...

September 8, 2006
August 2006 Labour Force Statistics
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

September 1, 2006
Reynolds Museum Ltd. to answer Occupational Health and Safety charges in death of 14-year-old worker
Ten charges have been laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code, against Reynolds Museum Ltd. in the death of a 14-year-old worker. more...

August 31, 2006
Labour Day
Labour Day on Monday, September 4 is a general holiday. All rules pertaining to general holiday pay will apply. more...

August 14, 2006
Safety awards recognize Alberta employers
Hundreds of Alberta employers have been recognized for their exceptional workplace safety records and innovative practices over the past year. more...

August 4, 2006
Labour Force Statistics - July 2006
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

August 2, 2006
Alberta Heritage Day
Heritage Day on Monday, August 7 is not a general holiday. However, if an employer designates Heritage Day as a general holiday, all rules pertaining to general holiday pay will apply. more...

July 28, 2006
Thibeault Masonry Ltd. to pay $125,750 for workplace injuries
Thibeault Masonry Ltd. of Calgary has received the highest penalty ever imposed in Alberta for a non-fatal violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and was sentenced to pay a combined total of $125,750 for injuries to one of its workers. more...

July 25, 2006
New strategy released to combat skill and labour shortage
The Alberta government has released its long-term labour force development strategy, which outlines a number of ways government and organizations can work together to meet skill and labour shortages and ensure the province remains globally competitive. more...

July 19, 2006
DSI Mill Construction Ltd. and Slave Lake Pulp Corporation in court over worker's death
Charges have been laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against two companies in connection with the death of a construction worker. more...

July 18, 2006
Know your job – know your rights!
Helping employers and employees understand Alberta’s employment standards. more...

July 18, 2006
RV offers tools to rev up your career
Careers in Motion, a mobile career centre, is ready to hit the road to bring job search and training information to Albertans. more...

July 13, 2006
Reynolds Museum Ltd. in court for 14 year old's death
Two charges have been laid under the Employment Standards Code and Regulation against a Wetaskiwin company and its director stemming from the fatality of a 14-year-old employee. more...

July 7, 2006
Labour Force Statistics - June 2006
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

July 6, 2006
Sunshine Village Corporation in court for worker's death
Four charges have been laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against a Banff company for the death of one of its workers. more...

June 27, 2006
Work Safely in Hot Weather
Heat stress can strike workers unexpectedly and in extreme cases can be fatal. more...

June 22, 2006
Bargaining Update
A monthly summary of key Alberta and out-of-province activities.

June 21, 2006
Kelkur-West Renovations Inc. in court for workers' injuries
Five charges have been laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against a Calgary company for the injuries of two of its workers. more...

June 8, 2006
Owner of former D.J.Z.'s Welding in court for worker's death
Six charges have been laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against the owner of a former Edmonton welding shop, in the death of one of his workers. more...


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