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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 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 1. Revoked orders
| Group or association | Provision(s) revoked | Revocation date |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (PDF, 1.5 MB) | Hours of work confined, days of rest | January 20, 2020 |
| Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (PDF, 568 KB) | Hours of work confined | January 20, 2020 |
| Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (PDF, 592 KB) | Hours of work confined | January 20, 2020 |
| Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (PDF, 540 KB) | Overtime hours | February 20, 2020 |
| Mushrooms Canada (PDF, 210 KB) | Hours of work confined, overtime hours, notice of work times | February 20, 2020 |
Ministerial Orders issued
Table 2. Issued orders
| Group or association | Provision varied | Effective date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (PDF, 398 KB) | Overtime hours | June 12, 2018 | Revoked |
| Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (PDF, 1 MB) | Hours of work confined | March 11, 2019 | March 10, 2021 |
| Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | September 12, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| Alberta Roadbuilders And Heavy Construction Association (PDF, 1.3 MB) | Hours of work confined, days of rest | October 25, 2018 | Revoked |
| Alberta School Boards Association (PDF, 415 KB) | Employment for less than 3 hours | January 14, 2019 | January 13, 2021 |
| Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association (BLLHA) | Board and lodging deductions | October 20, 2020 | October 20, 2022 |
| Calgary Hotel Association | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | September 12, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| Canadian Association Of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (PDF, 382 KB) | Hours of work confined | June 28, 2018 | Revoked |
| Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers (PDF, 408 KB) | Hours of work confined | January 1, 2018 | Revoked |
| Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers (PDF, 1.5 MB) | Payment of wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay | January 1, 2019 | December 31, 2020 |
| City of Edmonton | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | October 8, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| City of St. Albert (PDF, 421 KB) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | August 14, 2020 | January 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 | October 1, 2020 | November 16, 2020 |
| Imperial Oil Resources Limited (PDF, 325 KB) | Hours of work averaging agreements - averaging periods and work schedules | August 14, 2020 | October 31, 2020 |
| Merit Contractors Association (PDF, 2 MB) | Hours of work confined | June 12, 2019 | June 11, 2021 |
| Mushrooms Canada (PDF, 70 KB) | Hours of work confined, overtime hours, notice of work times | August 14, 2019 | Revoked |
| The Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of St. John | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | September 29, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| Trico Centre for Family Wellness (PDF, 211 KB) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | August 14, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| Vision Travel DT Ontario-West Inc. (Vision Travel) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | September 29, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. and 846396 Alberta Ltd. | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | September 13, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| YMCA of Alberta (PDF, 142 KB) | Termination pay after temporary layoff for reasons related to COVID-19 | August 14, 2020 | January 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.