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What counts as overtime in Alberta?
In Alberta, overtime means all hours worked beyond 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, whichever is more. This is referred to as the 8/44 rule: workers are entitled to overtime pay for hours that fall outside 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week. It is important to note that there are some industries and professions that are exempt from this rule and have different regulations related to overtime, such as federally regulated sectors.
In Alberta, overtime means all hours worked beyond 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, whichever is more. This is referred to as the 8/44 rule: workers are entitled to overtime pay for hours that fall outside 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week. It is important to note that there are some industries and professions that are exempt from this rule and have different regulations related to overtime, such as federally regulated sectors.
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If I work on a general holiday, am I entitled to extra pay?
In most cases, employees who work general holidays are entitled to pay at a rate of 1.5x their regular wage, or they can be paid the regular hourly wage and be provided with an equal amount of paid time off at their regular hourly wage on a future date.
In most cases, employees who work general holidays are entitled to pay at a rate of 1.5x their regular wage, or they can be paid the regular hourly wage and be provided with an equal amount of paid time off at their regular hourly wage on a future date.
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If my place of work is closed on a general holiday, am I entitled to general holiday pay?
Most employees are entitled to general holiday pay if the general holiday falls on a regular day of work. For example, if you always work Mondays and the holiday falls on a Monday, you may be entitled to general holiday pay. If the holiday falls on a Saturday and you usually have Saturdays off, you may not be entitled to general holiday pay.
Most employees are entitled to general holiday pay if the general holiday falls on a regular day of work. For example, if you always work Mondays and the holiday falls on a Monday, you may be entitled to general holiday pay. If the holiday falls on a Saturday and you usually have Saturdays off, you may not be entitled to general holiday pay.
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How many general (statutory) holidays are there in Alberta?
There are 9 general (or statutory) holidays in Alberta: New Year’s Day (January 1), Alberta Family Day (the third Monday in February), Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Victoria Day (the Monday before May 25), Canada Day (July 1, unless it falls on a Sunday, then it is July 2), Labour Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October), Remembrance Day (November 11), Christmas Day (December 25).
There are 9 general (or statutory) holidays in Alberta: New Year’s Day (January 1), Alberta Family Day (the third Monday in February), Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Victoria Day (the Monday before May 25), Canada Day (July 1, unless it falls on a Sunday, then it is July 2), Labour Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October), Remembrance Day (November 11), Christmas Day (December 25).
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage for students under the age of 18?
Students under the age of 18 in Alberta can be paid as low as $13/hour for the first 28 hours worked in a week when school is in session. Any work beyond 28 hours must be paid at least $15/hour. This lower pay rate applies only to youth under 18 enrolled in an educational institution. Workers under the age of 18 who are not in school must be paid the general minimum wage of $15/hour.
Students under the age of 18 in Alberta can be paid as low as $13/hour for the first 28 hours worked in a week when school is in session. Any work beyond 28 hours must be paid at least $15/hour. This lower pay rate applies only to youth under 18 enrolled in an educational institution. Workers under the age of 18 who are not in school must be paid the general minimum wage of $15/hour.
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Alberta?
The general minimum wage is $15/hour for most employees in Alberta.
The general minimum wage is $15/hour for most employees in Alberta.
