This document clearly explains the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. It answers questions in regards to why we have such laws and who they apply to. It also defines some of the specific terms that are used in the law. This [more]
These questions and answers were developed by the Legal Resource Centre. They cover questions pertaining to Employment Law in Alberta and are written in plain language.
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This site includes information on the history of unions dating back prior to World War 1. You will also find out about the different types of unions. Definitions that are part of union culture such as collective agreement, picketing and work to rule [more]
Alberta Worker’s Health Centre has a section that focuses on young workers. On this site, under Work Plays you can invite a professional theatre group at no cost to come to your school to share with students about occupational health and [more]
This teacher resource offers background information on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. All aspects of the Charter are reviewed in plain language in both English and French.
Each overview provides information and focus questions for before [more]
Grade Level:
4-6, 7-9, 10-12
Publisher:
Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
This 36 page magazine (in PDF format) contains valuable information for adolescents and young people beginning their first job. There is a wealth of information that everyone beginning a new job should be aware of. It includes important facts [more]
Grade Level:
10-12
Publisher:
Government of Alberta, Alberta Employment and Immigration