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Clippings
December 7, 2017
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Employment Standards Changes for January 1, 2018
As announced earlier this year, the Government of Alberta has made some significant changes to the Employment Standards Act. Most of these changes come in to effect January 1, 2018. Alberta Labour has provided overview videos and is hosting a series of webinars through December. For more info visit - https://www.alberta.ca/employment-standards-webinars.aspx
Landscape Alberta continues to work with Alberta Labour on a solution to the overtime threshold/hours banking changes that will have significant impact on our members' seasonal based businesses. We've requested a variance permit that would allow for some or all members to have a higher threshold for overtime. More information to follow.
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Government Announces Increase to EI Premiums and Maximum Insurable Earnings
The government has announced the 2018 increase to the employment insurance premium rate, as well as the maximum insurable earnings. For 2018, the employment insurance rate will increase for both employees and employers. For employees, the employment insurance premium rate will rise from $1.63 to $1.66 per $100 of insurable earnings, an increase of $0.03. The employer rate will go up by $0.042 per $100, increasing the current rate of $2.282 to $2.324 per $100. Maximum insurable earnings for 2018 will also increase from $51,300 to $51,700.
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Consider taking the Next Step and Becoming a Landscaping Industry Certified Manager
The Landscape Industry Certified Manager (CLM) designation is earned through self-study, giving candidates the flexibility to challenge the exams at their own pace and convenience. In order to earn your CLM, candidates must prove competence in seven key areas, which is done by completing a multiple choice exam per module.
The fall / winter season is the perfect time to brush up on your skills and challenge the CLM designation. Becoming certified lets clients know that you are certified in the most recent industry standards and can prove your knowledge, skill and professional competence.
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Finalists Announced for AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2018
Congratulations to Van Belle Nurseries on the announcement that they have been shortlisted as one of the finalists to the 2018 AIPH Grower of the Year Award.
Even more exciting is the news that VBN has been shortlisted in the two categories entered by the BC grower, Finished Plants and Trees, and Young Plants. The AIPH program includes three main categories in total, with Cut Flowers and Bulbs being the third category. In total, nine ornamental growers, from Canada, China, Columbia, Israel and the Netherlands have been shortlisted for this prestigious international award.
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The Edmonton Horticultural Society Needs You
The EHS is recruiting for new volunteers to sit on their Board. The board of directors is responsible for the overall governance and stewardship of the EHS and are seeking to fill the positions of President, Vice President and Secretary. These positions are for a 2-year term and require some experience in governance, finance, policy development but most of all passion for making the EHS a thriving organization.
They are also looking for directors who might take the lead as fundraiser, volunteer coordinator, membership director, etc. If you are not ready to sit on our Board, they need program leaders to run some of the wonderful programs currently offered such as, Open Gardens, Garden Tours (need co-leader), Niche Talks, Website Editor, Social Media Manager and many more.
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Having an Event?
Are you planning an industry event? Let us know and we will add to our
events calendar on the
Landscape Alberta website. If you would you like a representative from Landscape Alberta to attend your event, let us know and we will do our best to make it out. Send your event listings to:
[email protected]. Be sure to include date, time, location and a web link (if applicable).
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The board and staff of Landscape Alberta would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and all the best in 2018. Please note that our office will be closed December 25 through January 1. We will have limited access to email and will try to get back to you as soon as we can. If you require assistance during this time, please email to
[email protected].
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Benefits for Members across the Country
HortProtect: An insurance program that has been customized to meet the needs of this industry. Offers property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance and an RRSP plan for your company and its employees.
Work Authority: 15% discount on all regular priced merchandise at Work Authority.
Take advantage of these discounts and save thousands - see all the deals at the CNLA website
https://cnla.ca/become-a-member.
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Upcoming Events
January 9 - 11, 2018
. Landscape Ontario Congress, Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON.
www.locongress.com
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If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like more information on upcoming events, please contact us at 1-800-378-3198 or email
[email protected]
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