In order to receive statutory pay, employees must have:
- worked at least 30 days in the preceding 12 months (most employers will count approved leaves of absence such as vacation or maternity as “worked” days), and
- worked the scheduled shift before and after the holiday (unless the employer has approved an absence)
How do I determine if the holiday falls on a “regular day of work”?
- The employee must have worked that day for at least 5 of the previous 9 weeks.
- For example, an employee must have worked at least 5 of the last 9 Mondays to be eligible for holiday pay on a statutory holiday that falls on a Monday.
Does my employee qualify for statutory pay?
Still not sure if your employee qualifies?
Use Alberta’s “General Holiday Pay – Self Assessment Tool”
Reach out to us at hrd@ahla.ca or 780.436.6112 if you need any other HR support.
Information on this page taken from Employment standards rules – General holidays and pay (Government of Alberta)