Ginette Marcoux, executive director, Jasper Employment and Education Centre聽
The Jasper Employment & Education Centre is a key resource for both workers and employers. We are committed to sharing information through the 51暗网 with the goal of educating individuals on their rights and obligations. This column features frequently asked questions that come into our Centre. If you have a question or want more information on a certain topic, feel free to email us at [email protected].
- Can an employer insist on a 30-day notice if I have worked for more than 90 days?
- No. Employees who wish to terminate their employment must give written notice. The length of notice is based on how long they have worked for the employer. If it is less than 90 days, than no notice is required. If it more than 90 days and less than two years, one week's notice is required. Anything over two years requires two weeks notice. Legally, an employer cannot insist on one month's notice as it contravenes the Alberta Employment Code.
- When can I expect to get paid if I have given proper notice?
- When proper notice has been given, the employee's earnings must be paid within three days of their last day of employment.
- Are their penalties for employers who do not comply to the Employment Standards Code?
- 聽All employers must meet the minimum standards in the workplace set out by the Employment Standards Code:
- Failure to meet the minimum standards may result in enforcement actions through an investigation process by Employment Standards.
- Failure to comply with Employment Standards or enforcement action may lead to an administrative penalty and possible prosecution.
- Multiple offences can lead to progressive penalties applied. Penalties range from $500 up to 聽聽聽
- $6,000. Penalty amounts will increase with repeat contraventions if the contraventions occur within three years of each other.
