<p>This employer guide explores the basics of bereavement leave to help you avoid common pitfalls. Whether your organization is big or small, a long-established firm or a start-up, managing leaves of absence in the workplace will help support your business growth and a strong organizational culture. It is important to understand what rights your employees have and how to establish an appropriate bereavement leave policy that reflects your business practices. This resource guide will help small business owners like you understand the basics of bereavement leave in Alberta. Read on for more information and our Employer FAQs on Albertas’s labour laws to adopt HR best practices. To apply them to your own company, speak with our expert HR advisors at Employer Line. We also offer a dedicated employer advice line that is complimentary. Contact us today at: <a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 (888) 219-8767</a>.</p>


Bereavement Leave

<h2>Guide Summary: Termination - Alberta</h2>

<p>Are you following HR bests practices when it comes to employee dismissals? How familiar are you with the Employment Standards Code? Both can help you prevent legal challenges, particularly related to terminating employment. This is a resource for small business owners, covering the topic of terminating employment. If you’re an employer looking for advice on employee dismissals, notice periods, termination pay, or severance pay, this guide is for you. Read our Employer FAQs to learn even more on the subject. For help to apply this information to your small business, call Peninsula to speak with our expert HR advisors. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available 24/7 at 1-888-219-8767</p>


Termination Guide - Alberta

<h2>Guide Summary: Recreational Cannabis Use - Alberta</h2>

<p>In 2018, Canada became the latest country to make recreational cannabis legal. The policy change has had a major impact on both attitudes and standards. Most noteworthy for employers, however, is recreational cannabis use in the workplace. While this change affects everyone, it is even more important for Canadian employers to understand how their companies should handle it. Download our free guide to managing the use of recreational cannabis in the workplace. Learn more about the risks involved as an employer and managing your employees in light of this matter. For help applying the information to your small business, speak with our experts at Peninsula. Our free advice line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call today: 1-888-219-8767</p>


Recreational Cannabis Use - Alberta

<p>The changes to Alberta’s employment and labour laws have significant impact on the workplace. As a small business owner, it is important to be aware of how these changes affect your organization. The Fair and Family-Friendly Workplaces Act (Bill17) came into effect on January 1, 2018 making several changes and additions to the existing Employment Standards Code. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our expert HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at: <a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 (888) 219-8767.</a></p>


The Fair and Family-Friendly Workplace Act

<p>Do you have an effective and updated leave policy in place? Use this guide to learn about your employer obligations in relation to Personal and Family Responsibility Leave and how to better manage employee absences. Understanding employee’s rights is crucial to their management and also to the correct function of your business. Establishing a clear leave policy will prevent excessive absence and will assure your employees of their rights should they need to take leave. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employerline to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at <strong><a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Personal and Family Responsibility Leave

<p>How do you manage absence in the workplace? Have you prepared or updated your leave policy? Managing leaves of absence in the workplace helps support your business growth and strong organizational culture. As of January 1st, 2018, Albert&#39;s labour laws regarding employee management have changed to include a new job-protected Citizenship Ceremony Leave. It is important to understand what rights your employees have and to establish an appropriate Citizenship Ceremony Leave policy reflecting your business practices. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at <strong><a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Citizenship Ceremony Leave

<p>Are you aware of the changes that Bill 2 is bringing to Alberta legislation? On July 18, 2019, Bill 2 (An Act to Make Alberta Open for Business) reached Royal Assent. This Bill repeals some of the amendments in Bill 17 (the Fair and Family Friendly Workplaces Act). Bill 2 comes into effect on September 1, 2019; with the main changes impacting Alberta’s holiday pay, overtime, student minimum wage and the labour relations code. This guide will help you understand how your responsibilities, as an employer, will change with Bill 2.   For assistance applying them to your own company, speak with our expert HR advisors at Peninsula. We also offer a dedicated employer advice line that is complimentary and available 24/7. Contact us today at: 1-888-219-8767</p>


Bill 2, An Act to Make Alberta Open for Business

<h2>Guide Summary: Duty to Accommodate</h2>

<p>Is your workplace accessible to all its employees? In Alberta, employers are legally responsible for making accommodations in their workplaces, on any grounds supported in the Alberta Human Rights Act (AHR Act). Providing adequate accommodation in the workplace can take various forms such as, adjusting workplace policies, providing rehabilitation programs and revising aspects of the job. This guide will help you understand the employer’s duty to accommodation and the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and the employee on this topic. For further assistance regarding duty to accommodate, speak with our expert HR advisors at Peninsula. We offer a dedicated employer advice line. that is complimentary and available 24/7. Contact us today at: 1-888-219-8767</p>


Duty to Accommodate

<p>If you’re a business owner operating in Alberta, you might have questions about the Wage and Entitlement Pay. Perhaps you’re wondering about paying wages to your employees, based on the minimum wage standard. This is a resource for small business owners, covering the topic of wage entitlement and pay. If you’re an employer looking for advice on wage regulations, wage statements, deductions, the minimum wage, or tips and gratuities, this guide is for you. Use our Employer’s Checklist to ensure that you’re ticking all the boxes when it comes to paying wages to your employees. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at <strong><a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Wage and Entitlement Pay

<p>Are your company policies on Critical Illness Leave up to date? This free employer guide provides helpful information on establishing an accurate Critical Illness Leave policy, in line with Alberta legislation. All employees are entitled to Critical Illness leave; however, as an employer, you want to ensure this leave is being requested for the appropriate reasons. Having a company policy in place ensures transparency–between employer and employee–on how Critical Illness leave works. This free download provides further insight for Alberta Employers. If you still have questions, regarding Critical Illness Leave, continue the conversation with our HR advisors to ensure your business is handling this leave in compliance with Alberta’s labour laws:  1-888-219-8767</p>


Critical Illness Leave Alberta

<h2>Guide Summary: Employees &amp; Independent Contractors</h2>

<p>This employer guide explores the difference between employees and independent contractors to help employers avoid common pitfalls. Download our free guide to managing both employees and independent contractors. Learn more about the risks involved as an employer and managing your employees in light of this matter. For help applying the information to your small business, speak with our experts at Peninsula. Our free advice line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call today: 1-888-219-8767</p>


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