Most employees are entitled to overtime pay. There are some exemptions for certain industries and professions. Overtime is all hours worked over 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, whichever is greater (8/44 rule). Who is entitled for overtime? Section 51 and Section 59 of the Factories Act – 1948[2] states, “No employee […]
Category: Alberta
Can You Be Terminated Without Cause In Alberta?
Your employer is entitled to end your employment without a reason as long as it is not discriminatory and provided certain other requirements are met, as stipulated under the Alberta Employment Standards Code. The main requirement is providing “reasonable notice”. What is wrongful termination in Alberta? What is wrongful dismissal without cause in Alberta? Wrongful […]
Can Alberta Employers Tip?
Can Employers Keep Tips in Alberta? There is currently no mention of tip ownership in the Alberta Employment Standards Code. Therefore, yes, employers can keep tips and gratuities in Alberta. Can an employer take tips Alberta? In Alberta, tips and gratuities are not considered wages and, therefore, they are not regulated by the Employment Standards […]
What Is The Average Mortgage Payment In Alberta?
What is the Average Mortgage Payment in Alberta? According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data, the average 2021 mortgage payment for a Calgary resident was $1,522 per month. This is slightly larger than the $1,458 per month Edmonton homeowners pay. How much does the average Canadian pay for mortgage? How Much Does […]
Will Alberta Works Pay For Schooling?
The Foundational Learning Assistance Program, formerly known as Alberta Works, provides funding for Albertans in designated full-time and part-time programs. How much grant money can I get Alberta? There are limits to how much money you can get. The majority of students can receive up to $8,500 per semester in combined Alberta and Canada student […]
Can You Finance Land In Alberta?
Yes. Alberta is one of the cheapest cities to live in, in Canada, and has considerably a low cost of living. This is why getting a land mortgage in Alberta can be an easy process with reasonable requirements and down payments as low as 5%. How much downpayment do you need for land in Alberta? […]
Is Alberta Works The Same As Alberta Supports?
Alberta Supports (formerly Alberta Works) Alberta Supports helps unemployed people to find and keep jobs, employers to meet their need for skilled workers, and Albertans with low incomes to cover their basic costs of living. What is the Alberta Works program? The goal of Alberta Works is to help unemployed people find and keep jobs […]
Why Is Inflation So High In Alberta?
Income-tax revenues tend to rise, as do consumption taxes. But there is perhaps no greater beneficiary of the current inflationary environment than Alberta. The principal driver of rising prices, after all, is high oil and gas prices. This means massive windfall revenues. What is the inflation rate in Alberta 2022? By October 2022, the Consumer […]
What Is Regulated Rate Option In Alberta?
Albertans who do not have a contract with an electricity retailer are on the RRO. The RRO rate fluctuates each month based on market price for electricity in Alberta, which depends on supply and demand across the province. What is regulated rate Alberta? Customers who don’t sign a contract for natural gas or electricity are […]
Why Did Gas Go Up Again In Alberta?
Last Updated Oct 7, 2022, 10:34AM MDT. An expert says oil prices and refinery issues in various parts of the United States are causing Alberta’s average fuel prices to rise. As of Friday morning, GasBuddy recorded Calgary’s average price for a litre of regular at just over $1.72 per litre. Why is fuel on the […]