COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
- Book your vaccine: Albertans 5+ can get it now. Get third dose when eligible.
COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Acts and regulations that cover labour relations in Alberta.
The Labour Relations Code covers most employers and unions, including health care and construction. Regulations supplement this legislation, including:
The following acts govern labour relations for specific groups.
Essential services are public services if interrupted would endanger the life, personal safety or health of the public. These services are also necessary to the maintenance and administration of the rule of law and public security.
Essential services include:
Essential services legislation allows strikes and lockouts by public sector workers, while still requiring ‘essential’ public services to be available to the general public during labour disputes.
Connect with Mediation Services:
Phone: 780-427-8301
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Was this page helpful?
You will not receive a reply. Do not enter any personal information such as telephone numbers, addresses, or emails.
Your submissions are monitored by our web team and are used to help improve the experience on Alberta.ca. If you require a response, please go to our Contact page.