Worker Rights 101
Booklet describing rights of workers in Alberta and summarizing legal issues that may arise at work.
Last Update: 2025
Working from Home: Income tax issues
LawNow article about income tax issues when working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working hours, breaks and overtime
An overview of the law governing working hours in Alberta, including breaks, rest days and overtime.
Working Interviews in Alberta: What employers and job seekers need to know
LawNow article discussing whether working interviews are legal in Alberta.
Working with a Lawyer
Info sheet providing practical tips for working with a lawyer, who can help you understand the issue, the law, and the processes you must follow.
Last Update: 2021
Workplace health and safety
An overview of Alberta laws about occupational health and safety, including the roles of different people at a work site, how to report injuries and what happens if someone isn't...
Workplace Sexual Harassment: Reporting options
LawNow article outlining the options an employee has to report sexual harassment in the workplace.
Would You Recognize Workplace Discrimination? 9 Examples of What It Could Look Like
Article discussing 9 examples of workplace discrimination that an employee may not think of as discrimination.
Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination
Info sheet about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Arabic
Info sheet in Arabic about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Somali
Info sheet in Somali about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Basic Rights and Responsibilities
The Alberta Human Rights Act protects you from discrimination and makes sure that you have an equal opportunities.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Duty to Accomodate Seniors in Housing
Senior tenants may have special needs which require accommodation in housing.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Elder Abuse and Neglect
This booklet provides you with some of the signs to watch for and ways to address or report elder abuse or neglect.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Harassment and Discrimination
Info sheet in Somali about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2016
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing
The Alberta Housing Act creates the opportunity for seniors to live in housing they can afford.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing
The Alberta Housing Act creates the opportunity for seniors to live in housing they can afford.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – ARABIC TRANSLATION
ARABIC TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – ARABIC TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Arabic about the Alberta Housing Act and how it creates affordable housing for some seniors.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – SOMALI TRANSLATION
SOMALI TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Somali about the Alberta Housing Act and how it creates affordable housing for some seniors.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property
Seniors who rent have the same rights and repsonsibilities as other renters.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property – ARABIC TRANSLATION
ARABIC TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Somali about the law related to nursing homes in Alberta.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Nursing Homes
A nursing home is for seniors with complex medical needs, with 24-hour access to an on-site Registered Nurse.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Nursing Homes – ARABIC TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Arabic about the law related to nursing homes in Alberta.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Nursing Homes – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Somali about the law related to nursing homes in Alberta.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Human Rights Dispute Resolution Options
If a landlord has discriminated against you, you may file a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Introduction to Human Rights
The Alberta Human Rights Act protects the human rights of Albertans by not allowing discrimination.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Renting and the Duty to Accommodate
The Alberta Human Rights Act helps to protect renters from discrimination and harassment.
Last Update: 2016