COVID-19: State of public health emergency declared. Mandatory measures are in effect.
The publications below have not yet been updated to reflect new employment standards rules that have taken effect in 2020, except for the fact sheets for family caregivers. As a result some of this content is out of date. Read about current employment standards rules.
Basic information
- Employment Standards has publications available for download.
- All publications are free of charge.
Posters
Posters provide a quick reference for Employment Standards rules. There are 2 posters available:
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Rights and responsibilitiesLearn more about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective September 1, 2019.
Poster – Rights and responsibilities (PDF, 250 KB)
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Unpaid, job-protected leavesLearn more about unpaid, job-protected leaves of absence in Alberta, including the rules effective September 1, 2019.
Poster – Unpaid,job-protected leaves (PDF, 214 KB)
Tool kit for employers
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Employment standards tool kit for employersLearn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective September 1, 2019. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards apply to employers.
Download – Employment standards tool kit for employers - High resolution (PDF, 15 MB)
Download – Employment standards tool kit for employers - Low resolution (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Brochures
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Employment standards guideLearn the basics of the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective September 1, 2019.
Brochure – Employment standards guide (PDF, 180 KB)
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Employment standards guide for the hospitality industryLearn the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the hospitality industry in Alberta, including the rules effective September 1, 2019.
Brochure – Employment standards guide for the hospitality industry (PDF, 183 KB)
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Employment standards guide for the construction industryLearn the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the construction industry in Alberta, including the new rules effective September 1, 2019.
Brochure – Employment standards guide for the construction industry (PDF, 189 KB)
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Employment standards guide for the retail industryLearn the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the retail industry in Alberta, including the rules effective September 1, 2019.
Brochure – Employment standards guide for the retail industry (PDF, 203 KB)
Fact Sheets for Family Caregivers
Learn more about the options available if you work and provide care to family or friends.
Learn more about changes to job-protected leaves for caregivers related to COVID-19.