Alberta, Canada
Complete guide to Alberta employee leave entitlements including vacation, personal emergency leave, and parental leave.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 10
Calculation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years
Pro-rata: 4% of gross wages (6% after 5 years)
Carryover: Must be taken within 12 months
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 0
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: 90+ days of employment
Parental leave
Maternity: 16 weeks
Paternity: 62 weeks
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Personal and Family Responsibility Leave: 5 days per year (unpaid)
Bereavement Leave: 3 days (unpaid)
Domestic Violence Leave: 10 days (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain records for 3 years
Penalties: Fines and orders to pay wages
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Family Day: 2025-02-17
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Victoria Day: 2025-05-19
Canada Day: 2025-07-01
Labour Day: 2025-09-01
Frequently asked questions
Does Alberta have paid sick leave?
No, Alberta only requires 5 unpaid personal/family responsibility days. There is no statutory paid sick leave.
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