Notice of Changes to the CLRA Hourly Fee and Fees for the Construction Employee Family Assistance Program
Please be notified that effective for the working month of December 2021, the Association’s fees will be as follows:
Category: Announcement
Introduction to Understanding Systemic Racism Course Launch
NEW INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMIC RACISM COURSE On November 1, 2021, BuildForce is releasing a new course; Introduction to Understanding Systemic Racism: A Guide for Leaders and Managers. The course focus […]
Bill 71: Employment Standards (Covid-19 Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act
The Ministry of Labour and Immigration has amended the Employment Standards Code to allow workers access to paid, job-protected leave to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This amendment came into effect […]
Labour Update: Breach of COVID-19 Guidelines Leads to Just Cause Dismissal
A recent Ontario arbitration decision, Garda Security Screening Inc. v. IAM, District 140 (Shoker Grievance), provides employers with a useful authority when faced with addressing breaches of COVID-19 guidelines at the […]
Holiday Stress and Anxiety Prevention
Bill 32 Division 7.1 Project Agreements
In previous communications to you, we indicated that certain provisions of Bill 32 took effect on July 29, 2020 when the Bill received Royal Assent, but that other provisions would […]
New Employment Standards Rules in Effect November 1, 2020
In July, the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act was introduced. The employment standards rules are intended to save employers time and money. Many of these new rules are taking […]
Alcohol & Drug Violation Referrals
As you may be aware, the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) has announced that they launched the BTA Member Wellness Program on November 1st, which is their alternative Case Mangement/Return […]
McLennan Ross Webinar
COVID-19, Privacy, and the Workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled employers to be apprised of the personal lives of their employees more than ever before. With large numbers of employees […]
Suicide Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th
Someone Close to You Ends Their Life by Suicide Suicide Prevention – Uncovering the Signs What to Do If a Co-Worker Is Suicidal
