ACA Red Tape Reduction Advocacy
This summer has been a very busy one for ACA and our board. Since the election of the government this spring we have been working with them to look for ways to cut red tape in the industry across a number of areas. Our first major win was Bill 2 which returned banked overtime to […]
New Alberta Government’s Throne Speech Heralds New Economic Approach
On Wednesday the Alberta government held its Throne Speech. This is the first by the new government and shows the direction they are headed in the near future. Among these announcements were several which interest the construction industry. The first four bills include commitments made on the campaign trail around getting Alberta’s economy moving, carbon […]
ACA Sends Congratulations to the Premier and New Ministers
With the Alberta Election behind us the ACA has begun efforts to reach out the new Premier and cabinet. As the government prepares for its first session the ACA is reaching out to each minister so that we can present our policy points and continue to build on our past collaborations. We look forward to […]
Industry Taskforce Subcommittee to Examine the Effects of Bill 30
The Industry Taskforce (ITF) has struck a subcommittee to conduct an objective review of Bill 30 changes and identify items industry would like to see repealed if the opportunity arises, as well as those industry would like to see retained. ACA will be working with the ITF in the new year to help create a […]
Clarity on New Labour Code Offers Additional Flexibility for Employees
As reported in last week’s newsletter, ACA along with a number of partner associations met with Minister Gray regarding the lack of flexibility in hours of work averaging agreements. Based on dialogue with Employment Standards in a follow-up meeting, ACA wishes to advise employers an averaging agreement period can be for up to 12 weeks, and […]
Government Discusses Code Changes with Industry
Last week, Alberta Construction Association (ACA) led a group of construction industry associations into a meeting with the Labour Minister to discuss how changes to employment standards are negatively impacting our workforce (see letter). ACA and our partner associations noted that weather dependencies, remote locations and project-based work make it difficult for workers to achieve […]
ACA Requests Consultation On Overtime Averaging Agreement
ACA has sent a letter to the Minister or Labour outlining industry’s concerns regarding overtime averaging agreement. In the past few months since bill 30 came into law construction employees and employers have raised significant concerns in regards to the overtime and averaging agreement provisions. In particular, both groups are concerned that the present 44 […]
ACA to meet with Employment Standards
Employment Standards has accepted ACA’s request to meet to share information and problem solve how best to manage work schedules and overtime with the changes to the Employment Standards Code. Members are encouraged to contact ACA (ken.gibson@albertaconstruction.org) if they would like to be part of the dialogue. Employment Standards Changes and Resources Highlights: New General […]
The Coming Changes to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code and Regulation in 2018
The New Year is less than one month away, so Alberta Labour is encouraging employers and employees to make sure they are aware of the changes that are coming to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code and Regulation in 2018. Timeline: Most changes to the Code and Regulation will take effect January 1, 2018, including the new […]
Learn the New Rules on Alberta Employment Standards
More details on impending changes to Alberta’s Employment Standards are available since ACA first alerted members in June 2017. Please note that, despite a review for accuracy by Alberta Labour prior to publication, ACA’s June 2017 article contained an error. While it stated correctly that special regulations for the industry were not changing, an error […]