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- Public health restrictions to reduce transmission are now in effect.
- Book your vaccine: Everyone 12+ can get first and second doses now.
- Get the facts: Vaccines are safe and save lives.
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Minister Tyler Shandro
Tyler Shandro was sworn in as Minister of Labour and Immigration on September 21, 2021.
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Accomplishments
Employers can save time using new employment standards and OHS online services to access applications, submit appeals and create reports.
The Fairness for Newcomers Office opened on March 2. The office works to remove barriers and ensure registration practices are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.
Key information
- Learn about Alberta’s employment rules on minimum wage, overtime, holidays, job-protected leaves, vacations and more.
- Unionized employees, or employees that may become part of a union, can better understand and exercise their rights.
- View occupational health and safety statistics for Alberta.
- View the health and safety records for more than 200,000 employers in Alberta.
Our responsibilities
The ministry protects workers’ rights by regulating Alberta’s workplaces and ensuring Alberta’s labour legislation is fair and modern.
The ministry also works to ensure that Alberta has a skilled workforce and an efficient labour market to support a thriving and diverse economy.
Agencies we’re responsible for:
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In focus
Alberta’s budget is focused on protecting lives and livelihoods, investing in health care, preparing for recovery and spending responsibly.
The Fair Registration Practices Code sets out general and specific duties for the registration practices of Alberta’s regulatory bodies.
COVID-19 information for workplaces
Information for employers, supervisors and workers to help keep workplaces healthy and safe during the pandemic.
Work site health and safety committees and representatives
Employers are required to have a committee or representative to address health and safety concerns in the workplace.
Minimum wage expert panel
A panel of industry experts and professionals is assessing Alberta’s minimum wage.
Latest news
- Oct 21, 2021
Alberta’s workplaces will be healthier and safer because updated work site laws are easier to understand and apply to employers and workers.
- Oct 20, 2021
Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on the Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth Sahib:
- Oct 18, 2021
Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement as Alberta Muslims celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):