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Employment standards self-assessment tools

Use our online questionnaires to find out if your business practices comply with Alberta’s Employment Standards laws.

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How it works

  • Choose a topic below and start the questionnaire.
  • On the last page you will see results based on your answers.
  • To explore different scenarios, click ‘Start again’.
  • Your answers are confidential and anonymous.
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    General holidays

    Does your business comply with Alberta's employment laws for general holidays and general holiday pay? Start the questionnaire.

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    Hours of work and rest

    Does your business comply with Alberta’s employment laws for hours of work, breaks and days of rest? Start the questionnaire.

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    Job-protected leaves

    Does your business comply with Alberta’s employment laws for job-protected leaves? Start the questionnaire.

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    Overtime

    Does your business comply with Alberta’s employment laws for overtime? Start the questionnaire.

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    Payment of earnings

    Does your business comply with Alberta’s employment laws for pay periods, pay statements, and deductions from employee pay? Start the questionnaire.

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    Termination and temporary layoff

    Does your business comply with Alberta’s employment laws for giving notice, calculating termination pay and deadlines for payments? Start the questionnaire.

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    Vacations

    Does your business comply with Alberta’s employment laws for vacation time and vacation pay? Start the questionnaire.