Alberta Record

· Order in Council / Employment Standards Code amendment · enacted

Employment standards code repeal 53 9821

This Order in Council directs a Proclamation to repeal section 53.9821 and its preceding heading from the Employment Standards Code, removing a specific legislative authority related to critical infrastructure.

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What changed

  • The Order in Council directs a Proclamation to repeal section 53.9821 and the heading immediately preceding it from the Employment Standards Code.
  • Section 53.9821 previously granted the Lieutenant Governor in Council authority to make regulations regarding employment standards for individuals involved in activities related to critical infrastructure.

Why it matters

  • This repeal removes a specific legislative mechanism within the Employment Standards Code for establishing employment standards related to critical infrastructure.
  • It alters the scope of the Employment Standards Code by eliminating a provision that allowed for tailored regulations in a specific sector.
  • The change may affect how employment standards are applied or regulated for workers at critical infrastructure sites, potentially shifting reliance to general provisions of the Code or other legislation.

Other governance concerns

  • Impact on the regulatory framework for employment standards at critical infrastructure sites.
  • Potential implications for workers' rights or employer obligations in this specific context.

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