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Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Alberta

Most Alberta workers don’t think about Workers’ Compensation until something goes wrong — but understanding how the process works, knowing what coverage is available, and learning about best practices can reduce a lot of stress and confusion down the road.

This free public legal education workshop from the Workers’ Resource Centre walks Albertans through everything they need to know about Workers’ Compensation before they ever need to use it: how the WCB works, who qualifies, what to do immediately after a workplace injury or illness, how to file a claim, and what benefits you may be entitled to.

Understanding your rights before you need them can make all the difference.

If you need support with an initial claim for workers’ compensation, please contact us. We are unable to support with appeals for denied WCB claims, however, you can contact the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation for assistance.

Disclaimer: This workshop is intended for informational purposes only. It should. The information provided is current as of April 10, 2026. Always check with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta to get the most up-to-date information about workers’ compensation in Alberta.

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Employment Standards 101

This workshop covers the minimum standards of employment in Alberta – in other words, the rules that employers must adhere to under Alberta legislation. Employers can choose to offer workers more than these standards if they would like, but never less. Employment Standards 101 looks at the ins-and-outs of employment rules in the province and provides workers with information to advocate for themselves, file complaints against their employers if necessary, and where to seek help.

Disclaimer: This workshop is for informational purposes only. The information provided is current as of June 24, 2025. Always check with Alberta Employment Standards to get the most up-to-date information about employment rules in Alberta.

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Human Rights – what workers need to know

In Alberta—or anywhere—people should not be treated unfairly at work because of who they are. From racism to homophobia, sexual harassment to ablism, discrimination in the workplace is not acceptable and fortunately, there are rules in place to protect workers.

This workshop helps workers to understand discrimination and the protected grounds in Alberta, learn about accommodations and how to request them, and discover what you can do if you have faced discrimination at work.

Disclaimer: This workshop is for informational purposes only. The information provided is current as of March 18, 2025. Always check with the Alberta Human Rights Commission to get the most up-to-date information about human rights legislation in Alberta.

Employment Insurance Basics for Workers

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Employment Insurance isn’t just for workers who’ve lost their jobs. This national program, also referred to as EI, is available to most Canadian workers. EI provides insured workers with income for when they are too sick to work, when they need to care for critically ill family members and provides some security when workers lose their jobs.

In this workshop, Kennedy Hughes, the Workers’ Resource Centre’s Public Legal Educator, covers everything workers need to know about Employment Insurance to ensure they are prepared and informed about this essential program.

Disclaimer: This workshop is for informational purposes only. The information provided is current as of May 21, 2024. Always check with Service Canada to get the most up-to-date information about requirements and benefits provided through the Employment Insurance program.