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.
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