HR software built for Alberta teams
Alberta employment standards, statutory holiday tracking, and provincial leave rules — handled automatically.
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Employment standards at a glance
- Overtime
- After 8 hours/day or 44/week, whichever is greater, at 1.5×
- Minimum vacation
- 2 weeks after 1 year; 3 weeks after 5 years
- Governing body
- Alberta Employment Standards →
What Alberta employers should know
- Alberta's minimum wage has been frozen at $15.00/hr since 2018.
- Employers with 10+ employees must have a written occupational health and safety program.
- Averaging agreements can modify overtime calculations in Alberta — review carefully.
2026 statutory holidays
Observed dates may shift when a holiday falls on a weekend. Confirm with Alberta Employment Standards for official dates.
HR guides by industry for Alberta
Industry-specific guides for Alberta employers. Pick yours below for a deeper dive into the compliance, payroll, and HR particulars for your sector.
Technology
HR for tech companies in AB
Professional Services
HR for law, accounting, and consulting firms in AB
Manufacturing
HR for manufacturers in AB
Retail
HR for retail businesses in AB
Hospitality
HR for restaurants, hotels, and tourism businesses in AB
Healthcare
HR for clinics, dental offices, and medical practices in AB
Construction
HR for construction companies in AB
Nonprofits
HR for nonprofit and charitable organizations in AB
Creative Agencies
HR for marketing, creative, and PR agencies in AB
Real Estate
HR for real estate brokerages in AB
How WalnutsHR handles Alberta HR
We handle Alberta statutory holidays, employment-standards-aware vacation accrual, and Canadian-region primary storage by default. Provider-chain legal-process risk may still remain. 30-day free trial.
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