Basic rules
Alberta law requires government to publish the following information about variances or exemptions issued by Employment Standards after January 1, 2018:
- the name of the employer association or employers in a group
- the provisions of the Employment Standards Code or Regulation that were varied or exempted
- the effective date and duration of the variance or exemption
Apply and learn more about employment standards Ministerial Orders to vary or exempt.
Ministerial Orders issued
Table 1. Issued orders
Group or association | Provision varied | Effective date | End date |
---|---|---|---|
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) | Overtime hours and pay | See order | See order |
Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association (BLLHA) | Board and lodging deductions | November 1, 2023 | October 31, 2027 |
Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Payment of wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay | January 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 |
Imperial Oil Resources Limited | Payment of wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay | January 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 |
Suncor (Suncor Energy Inc., Suncor Energy Operating Inc., Suncor Energy Services Inc, Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc., Suncor Energy Logistics Corporation) | Payment of wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay | January 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 |
Ministerial Orders expired
Table 2. Expired orders
Group or association | Provision varied | Expiry date |
---|---|---|
Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association (BLLHA) | Board and lodging deduction | November 1, 2023 |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Payment of wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay | December 31, 2023 |
Connecting Care (2000) Inc. | Annual vacations | January 1, 2023 |
Merit Contractors Association | Hours of work confined | November 2, 2023 |
Points West Living Stettler Inc. | Annual vacations | December 31, 2022 |
How the law applies
Section 136.1 of the Employment Standards Code and Section 63.3 of the Employment Standards Regulation outline the publication of variances, exemptions and orders.
Disclaimer: In the event of any discrepancy between this information and Alberta Employment Standards legislation, the legislation is considered correct.