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What is the minimum pay rate for overtime hours worked beyond 8 hours in a single workday in Alberta?
What is the minimum pay rate for overtime hours worked beyond 8 hours in a single workday in Alberta?
- 1.25 times the regular rate
- 1.5 times the regular rate (correct)
- 2 times the regular rate
- Regular rate
Which condition must an employee meet to be entitled to annual vacation of at least 2 weeks?
Which condition must an employee meet to be entitled to annual vacation of at least 2 weeks?
- 12 months of continuous service (correct)
- Working a minimum of 40 hours per week
- 5 years of service
- Completion of a probationary period
What happens if an employee does not take their banked overtime time off within three months?
What happens if an employee does not take their banked overtime time off within three months?
- They forfeit the overtime hours
- They can carry over the hours indefinitely
- They lose the right to future overtime pay
- They must be paid 1.5 times the overtime rate (correct)
In Alberta, how much break time is mandated for every five hours worked?
In Alberta, how much break time is mandated for every five hours worked?
What is the employer's obligation regarding coffee breaks according to the guidelines?
What is the employer's obligation regarding coffee breaks according to the guidelines?
Which of the following could exempt a job from receiving overtime pay?
Which of the following could exempt a job from receiving overtime pay?
Under what condition can an employee be required to work longer without a break?
Under what condition can an employee be required to work longer without a break?
After how many years of qualifying seniority does vacation entitlement increase to three weeks?
After how many years of qualifying seniority does vacation entitlement increase to three weeks?
What is the minimum time an employer must keep records about employees after the record is made?
What is the minimum time an employer must keep records about employees after the record is made?
Which of the following is NOT a type of allowable deduction from wages?
Which of the following is NOT a type of allowable deduction from wages?
What is the maximum number of hours an employee may be required to work in a day under special circumstances?
What is the maximum number of hours an employee may be required to work in a day under special circumstances?
What must an employer do if an employee's employment ends and no notice is given?
What must an employer do if an employee's employment ends and no notice is given?
What was the minimum wage in Alberta as of 2015?
What was the minimum wage in Alberta as of 2015?
Which of the following is a requirement for employees regarding hours of work and rest?
Which of the following is a requirement for employees regarding hours of work and rest?
What is required if an employee is to receive partial payment?
What is required if an employee is to receive partial payment?
Under what condition must an employer make payment within three days upon termination?
Under what condition must an employer make payment within three days upon termination?
What is one of the key features of employment standards legislation?
What is one of the key features of employment standards legislation?
Who falls under the jurisdiction of employment standards legislation in Alberta?
Who falls under the jurisdiction of employment standards legislation in Alberta?
What happens if an employer provides a greater right or benefit than the minimum specified in the Act?
What happens if an employer provides a greater right or benefit than the minimum specified in the Act?
Which of the following correctly describes the coverage of employment standards legislation?
Which of the following correctly describes the coverage of employment standards legislation?
What principle does employment standards legislation displace?
What principle does employment standards legislation displace?
How is the enforcement of employment standards legislation structured?
How is the enforcement of employment standards legislation structured?
What is a requirement for termination under employment standards legislation?
What is a requirement for termination under employment standards legislation?
Which of the following statements about collective agreements is correct in the context of employment standards legislation?
Which of the following statements about collective agreements is correct in the context of employment standards legislation?
What is the minimum vacation pay that must be provided in Alberta?
What is the minimum vacation pay that must be provided in Alberta?
Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of vacation pay in Alberta?
Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of vacation pay in Alberta?
How many general holidays are recognized in Alberta?
How many general holidays are recognized in Alberta?
What is the required notice period for an employee to take maternity leave in Alberta?
What is the required notice period for an employee to take maternity leave in Alberta?
During maternity leave in Alberta, how many weeks must be taken consecutively following birth?
During maternity leave in Alberta, how many weeks must be taken consecutively following birth?
What is the pay structure for an employee working on a general holiday in Alberta?
What is the pay structure for an employee working on a general holiday in Alberta?
What condition must be met for maternity leave to be extended in Alberta?
What condition must be met for maternity leave to be extended in Alberta?
Which statement about vacation determination in Alberta is correct?
Which statement about vacation determination in Alberta is correct?
What is the maximum duration of parental leave in Alberta after birth or adoption placement?
What is the maximum duration of parental leave in Alberta after birth or adoption placement?
What is required of employees before returning from maternity or parental leave?
What is required of employees before returning from maternity or parental leave?
Which of the following leaves provides unpaid, job-protected leave for members of the reserve force?
Which of the following leaves provides unpaid, job-protected leave for members of the reserve force?
How much notice must employees give before taking Reservist Leave?
How much notice must employees give before taking Reservist Leave?
What is the maximum duration of Compassionate Care Leave for a primary caregiver of an ill family member?
What is the maximum duration of Compassionate Care Leave for a primary caregiver of an ill family member?
What condition must be met for an employee to qualify for Compassionate Care Leave?
What condition must be met for an employee to qualify for Compassionate Care Leave?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the termination of employees on leave?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the termination of employees on leave?
Which of the following types of leave is not mentioned in the provided content?
Which of the following types of leave is not mentioned in the provided content?
Study Notes
Employment Standards Legislation in Alberta
- Sets minimum standards for employment including wages, hours, vacation, and termination.
- Applies to almost 90% of employees in Alberta.
- Cannot be reduced by employment or collective agreements.
- Enforced through complaints.
Record Keeping Requirements
- Employers must keep accurate records of employee information.
- Employers must retain most records for at least three years.
- Records must be readily available for inspection by Employment Standards Officers.
Wages
- Minimum wage is set by regulations.
- Employers must pay wages at least the minimum wage.
- Employers must establish regular pay periods and pay days.
- Allowable deductions include statutory deductions, court-ordered deductions, deductions authorized by collective agreements, deductions with specific written authorization, and deductions for wage advances or overpayments.
Minimum Employment Standards
- Minimum wage: Set by regulations, currently $15 per hour.
- Hours of work: Employees can work 12 hours a day, but must have 8 hours rest between shifts and at least one day rest per week.
- Overtime pay: Mandatory for hours worked beyond 8 hours in a workday or 44 hours in a workweek.
- Vacation: 2 weeks after 12 months of employment, 3 weeks after 5 years.
- General holidays: Paid at an average day’s pay, or 1.5x regular wage if worked.
- Statutory leaves: Maternity leave (16 weeks), parental leave (37 weeks), reservist leave, compassionate care leave.
Other Leaves
- Additional leave types include disappearance of a child leave, critical illness of a child leave, long-term illness and injury leave, domestic violence leave, personal and family responsibility leave, and bereavement leave.
Maternity Leave
- 16 weeks of leave, starting up to 13 weeks before expected delivery.
- Minimum 90 days of continuous employment required.
- Paid by the federal government through Employment Insurance (EI).
Parental Leave
- Up to an additional 37 weeks within 53 weeks of the birth or adoption placement.
- Can be taken by either parent, but not at the same time.
- Minimum 90 days of continuous employment is required.
- Not paid by the employer, but employees may be eligible for benefits under EI.
Rest Breaks and Coffee Breaks
- Employees are entitled to a half-hour break every 5 hours.
- Breaks can be paid or unpaid.
- Employers are not legally required to provide coffee breaks, but if they do, they must pay for the time.
Banking Overtime
- Employers and employees can agree to receive paid time off instead of overtime pay.
- The employee can receive one paid hour of time off for every hour of overtime worked.
- If time off isn't taken, the employee must be paid 1.5x overtime pay.
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This quiz covers the employment standards legislation in Alberta, including the rights of employees regarding wages, hours, and workplace conditions. It also addresses the employer's record-keeping obligations and details regarding minimum wage regulations. Test your knowledge on the essential aspects of employment laws applicable to Alberta.
