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 | January 6, 2022 | November 1, 2023 |
Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers | Payment of wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay | January 1, 2021 | December 31, 2023 |
Connecting Care (2000) Inc. | Annual vacations | December 15, 2021 | January 1, 2023 |
Merit Contractors Association | Hours of work confined | November 2, 2021 | November 1, 2023 |
Points West Living Stettler Inc. | Annual vacations | December 20, 2021 | December 31, 2022 |
Ministerial Orders revoked
Government has revoked a number of Ministerial Orders because they are now addressed in legislation.
Learn more about exceptions for specific industries outlined in the Employment Standards Regulation.
Table 2. Revoked orders
Group or association | Provision(s) revoked | Revocation date |
---|---|---|
Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association | Hours of work confined, days of rest | January 20, 2020 |
Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors | Hours of work confined | January 20, 2020 |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Hours of work confined | January 20, 2020 |
Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association | Overtime hours | February 20, 2020 |
Mushrooms Canada | Hours of work confined, overtime hours, notice of work times | February 20, 2020 |
Ministerial Orders expired
Table 3. Expired orders
Group or association | Provision varied | Expiry date |
---|---|---|
Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services | Hours of work confined | May 9, 2021 |
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2021 |
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | April 1, 2021 |
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | July 1, 2021 |
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2022 |
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | February 1, 2022 |
Alberta School Boards Association | Employment for less than 3 hours | January 13, 2021 |
Calgary Hotel Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2021 |
Calgary Hotel Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | April 1, 2021 |
Calgary Hotel Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
Calgary Hotel Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2022 |
Calgary Hotel Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | February 1, 2022 |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Payment of wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay | December 31, 2020 |
Century Resorts Alberta Inc. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
City of Airdrie | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
City of Edmonton | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2021 |
City of St. Albert | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2021 |
Gamehost Inc. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
Governing Council of The Salvation Army in Canada (Salvation Army, Fort McMurray Corps) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2021 |
Imperial Oil Resources Limited | Hours of work averaging agreements – averaging periods and work schedules | October 31, 2021 |
Jeno Fitness | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | July 1, 2021 |
Merit Contractors Association | Hours of work confined | June 11, 2021 |
Points West Living Heritage House Inc. | Annual vacations | December 31, 2021 |
PURE Canadian Gaming Corp. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
River Cree Enterprises Limited Partnership et al | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
Sonco Gaming Limited Partnership | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
Strathcona County | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
The Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of St. John | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | April 1, 2021 |
Trico Centre for Family Wellness | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2021 |
Trico Centre for Family Wellness | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
Vision Travel DT Ontario-West Inc. (Vision Travel) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | July 1, 2021 |
Vision Travel DT Ontario-West Inc. (Vision Travel) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
Vision Travel DT Ontario-West Inc. (Vision Travel) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2022 |
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. and 846396 Alberta Ltd. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | July 1, 2021 |
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. and 846396 Alberta Ltd. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | July 1, 2021 |
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. and 846396 Alberta Ltd. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
YMCA of Alberta | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | January 1, 2021 |
YMCA of Lethbridge | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
YYC Cycle - Spin Studio Corp/YEG Cycle - Spin Studio Corp. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 1, 2021 |
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.
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