Employment Standards

What is the minimum wage in Alberta?

• $15

• $12

• $13.45

• $18

Which day is considered a Statutory Holiday?

• Boxing Day

• New Year's Eve

• Family Day

• Black Friday

What is the maximum length for unpaid job-protected leave for maternity leave?

• 62 weeks

• 16 weeks

• 36 weeks

• 27 weeks

After one year on the job, you are entitled to how much paid vacation?

• 1 week

• 16 days

• 2 weeks

• 1 month

When is overtime owed for you?

• more than 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week

• more than 6 hours/day or 35 hours/week

• more than 10 hours/day or 20 hours/week

• more than 8 hours/day or 50 hours/week

How long should your break be if you work 5 hours?

• 1 hour

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 1.5 hours

What can your employer deduct from your paycheque, by law?

• union

• fault work (mistakes you made at work)

• uniform

• Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)

In most cases, how much notice should you give to your company if you quit?

• 1 month

• 1 day

• 1-2 weeks

• 8 days

How long is the work day in Alberta?

• 12 hours

• 10 hours

• 8 hours

• 16 hours

If your boss is planning to let you go, how much of a notice should your boss give you?

• 1 day

• between 1-2 weeks

• between 1-8 weeks

• no more than 8 days