General Holidays & Pay - Labour Law - Alberta

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Which days are general (statutory) holidays in Alberta?
My boss gives Boxing Day as a holiday. Isn't that a statutory holiday?
I just started a new job last week. My supervisor told me that I cannot get paid for Family Day, which falls next week. Is this right?
I work Monday to Thursday every week. Will I get paid for Good Friday?
I went away for the Family Day long weekend and did not get back in time to go to work on Tuesday. I did not phone in and now my boss says I cannot get paid for the holiday. Is that right?
What am I entitled to be paid if I take a holiday that I would normally work?
I work in a restaurant from Monday to Friday and I always work on a general holiday. Am I entitled to more than my normal wage for that day?
I have only worked for my boss for one week, but I told him I would work on Family Day (which is next Monday). Will I get paid time and a half as well as my normal wage?
I usually work in a restaurant from Monday to Thursday. My boss has asked me to come in this Friday, which is a general holiday. How much will I get paid?
I get paid by commission and I am working on a general holiday. How will I be paid for the holiday?
I am entitled to be paid for general holidays. I am taking a vacation that will include Remembrance Day. Will I be able to take the general holiday another day?
Our boss wants us to consider working on Remembrance Day and taking Boxing Day as a holiday instead. Can we do this?
Which employees are not covered by the Employment Standards Code provisions relating to general holidays and general holiday pay?
I work part-time hours. Do I qualify for general holiday pay?