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Which of the following is defined as an individual employed to do work who receives or is entitled to wages?

  • Employer
  • Director
  • Employee (correct)
  • Third Party

    • What is the term for a demand issued by the Director under specific sections of the code?

  • Director's Demand (correct)
  • Notification
  • Enforcement Order
  • Collection Notice

    • Under what circumstances may an employee's complaints be refused?

  • If the complaint is resolved informally
  • If the employer contests the claim
  • If the complaint is against a third party
  • If there is no valid evidence (correct)

    • What action is described by filing an order under the Employment Standards Code?

    <p>Registering a judgment in land titles office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section allows for an employee to appeal a decision made by an officer?

    <p>Section 88</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an administrative penalty?

    <p>A fine ordered under section 123.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes an order of an officer in the context of employment standards?

    <p>A written demand for compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee fails to return to work on the specified date after a leave period?

    <p>The employee is not entitled to resume work unless there were unforeseeable circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of an employee intending to terminate employment after maternity or parental leave?

    <p>At least 4 weeks' written notice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an employer do if an employee entitled to resume work under this section returns on time?

    <p>Reinstate the employee in the same position or provide comparable work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee fails to provide 4 weeks' notice before the end of their leave?

    <p>They cannot resume work unless due to unforeseeable circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about returning to work after maternity or parental leave is NOT true?

    <p>Employees can decide to terminate their employment at any time without prior notice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum period of maternity leave that an employee must take following delivery, unless otherwise agreed upon?

    <p>6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much notice must a pregnant employee give to her employer before starting maternity leave?

    <p>6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employee does not notify her employer before starting maternity leave, what is the maximum time frame in which she must provide a medical certificate?

    <p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must accompany the written notice if requested by the employer?

    <p>Medical certificate certifying the pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition allows an employee to shorten her maternity leave?

    <p>If she has a medical certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which circumstance is a pregnant employee NOT entitled to maternity leave?

    <p>If she does not provide a medical certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the medical certificate required for maternity leave?

    <p>To provide assurance of pregnancy status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a pregnant employee ceases to work for reasons related to her pregnancy?

    <p>She must still provide a medical certificate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a pregnant employee's pregnancy ends other than by live birth, what is her entitlement regarding maternity leave?

    <p>Full maternity leave as if she had delivered normally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum overtime rate an employee must receive if time off with pay is not provided?

    <p>1.5 times the employee’s wage rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement is specified regarding the amendment or termination of an overtime agreement?

    <p>At least one month’s written notice is required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within what time frame must time off with pay be provided to the employee after it is earned?

    <p>Within 6 months after the pay period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an employer provide each employee affected by an overtime agreement?

    <p>A copy of the overtime agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee has not been employed by the employer at the time the overtime agreement was made?

    <p>The agreement still applies to the employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one condition under which the time off with pay period can be extended beyond 6 months?

    <p>If it is part of a collective agreement with a longer period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the provisions of an overtime agreement?

    <p>Ongoing monthly wage increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from the employee in relation to the overtime pay agreement?

    <p>The agreement is deemed to cover all employees in the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen if an employer fails to provide time off with pay as stipulated?

    <p>The employee is entitled to overtime pay at the specified rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of wages must an employer pay an employee entitled to 2 weeks’ vacation upon termination of employment?

    <p>4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can a pregnant employee take unpaid maternity leave at maximum?

    <p>16 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be considered when calculating vacation pay for the following year?

    <p>The vacation pay paid in the previous year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to vacation pay when an employee is absent from work?

    <p>It is reduced proportionally to absence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum time required for an employee to qualify for maternity leave?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vacation pay percentage for an employee entitled to 3 weeks’ vacation upon termination?

    <p>6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employee has taken their vacation pay in the current year, what is its significance for the next year?

    <p>It is deemed wages for the next year's vacation pay calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does unpaid maternity leave start?

    <p>During the 12 weeks before the delivery date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does being absent from work affect an employee's vacation entitlement?

    <p>It may reduce their vacation entitlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for vacation pay to be calculated correctly for an employee's vacation entitlement?

    <p>Employee's wages from the last vacation pay period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Alberta Employment Standards Code

    • This document details the Employment Standards Code of Alberta, as revised in 2000
    • It is current as of May 23, 2024
    • Published by the Alberta King's Printer
    • Contact information for the Alberta King's Printer is provided, including address, phone number, email, and website.
    • Alberta King's Printer holds copyright for all Alberta legislation
    • Reproduction of statutes and regulations is permitted without charge, provided accuracy is maintained and that copyright is acknowledged.

    Note

    • This consolidation has no legislative sanction
    • It serves for reference only and is not a definitive document; always check the official statutes for precise interpretation
    • Amendments are included for ease of reference but should not be considered the official governing law

    List of Regulations

    • A detailed list of Employment Standards Code regulations and amendments is included
    • This list provides the amendment references (Alta. Reg.) for each regulation

    Table of Contents for Chapter E-9

    • The document contains a thorough table of contents, outlining the structure and organization of the Employment Standards Code
    • Highlights the various sections covering aspects like:
      • Interpretation
      • Application and Operation of the Act
      • Employment Standards
      • Paying Earnings
      • Employment Records
      • Hours of Work
      • General Holidays
      • Vacations
      • Maternity/Parental Leave
      • Reservist Leave
      • Compassionate Care Leave
      • Child Leave
      • Long-term Illness and Injury Leave
      • Other Leaves
      • Termination of Employment
      • Restriction on Employment of Children
      • Administration

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