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Resources by Province
With nearly 500 entries our directory is one of the most comprehensive list of Canadian employment rights resources on the internet. The list is updated and checked on a regular basis. Should you find a problem or know of a resource that you feel belongs in our directory please
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Page one of our Directory contains resources specific to each Canadian jurisdiction:
Alberta,
British Columbia,
Canada,
Manitoba,
New Brunswick,
Newfoundland & Labrador,
Nova Scotia,
Ontario,
PEI,
Quebec,
Saskatchewan,
Canadian North
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Alberta
- Alberta Labour Relations Board
The Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) is an independent and impartial tribunal responsible for the day-to-day application and interpretation of Alberta's labour laws.
- CanLII - Employment Standards Code, - Alberta
Current version: in force since Jul 1, 2009
- Employment Standards Info - Alberta
What Alberta’s employers and employees need to know about fairness in the workplace.
- Safe & Fair Workplaces - Alberta
Information on Occupational Health and Safety in Alberta
- Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) provides a range of legal services to low-income Albertans in a number of areas of law including family, criminal, and civil.
- Know Your Rights - Alberta
Workers in Alberta have rights at work that are protected by law.
- Guide to Rights and Responsibilities in Alberta Workplaces
This PDF publication describes workplace rights and responsibilities. Especially good if you are new to the workforce.
- Employment Standards Fact Sheets - Alberta
These fact sheets will help you learn about the rights and obligations of employers and employees under the Employment Standards Code. The fact sheets provide basic information and are not intended to replace the actual text of the Employment Standards Code, Employment Standards Regulation and other related legislation.
- Workers Rights & Responsibilities - Alberta
Rights and responsibilities of young workers in Alberta. Government information.
- Alberta Queen's Printer:
The Alberta Queen’s Printer publishes, distributes and sells Alberta’s Acts, Regulations and various legislation-related materials.
- Alberta Human Rights: Employment standards
Discussion of employment standards and link to Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry website
- Employment Standards Info - Alberta
Information on Employment Standards in Alberta
- Alberta Human Rights: Workers’ compensation
Discussion of the Workers’ Compensation Board in Alberta and link to website
- Health and Safety Info - Alberta
Includes information on workplace hazards that can happen to you, guidelines, instructions and good practices on how to work safely and stay healthy and detailed guides and handbooks explaining OHS legislation and standards.
- Employment Standards Guide - Alberta
Alberta’s Employment Standards Code sets out the minimum standards that apply to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction.
- Personal Information Protection Act
Home page of the Private Sector Privacy web site that provides information to help businesses, non-profit organizations, and professional regulatory organizations comply with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
- Alberta Lawyer Referral
The Lawyer Referral service is a program operated by the Law Society to assist members of the public in finding a lawyer who will provide the legal services they require.
- Information and Privacy Commissioner - Alberta
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is the regulatory body for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act), the Health Information Act (HIA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (Private Sector Privacy). The Commissioner also conducts inquiries under the Access to Motor Vehicle Information Regulation (AMVIR).
- LawNet Alberta - Alberta
LawCentral Alberta is a portal or collection of links to law-related information and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Albertans. Our purpose is to create an educated public who understands their rights and responsibilities under the law, and who knows where to go for legal help and referral.
- WCB Alberta - Workers - Office of the Appeals Advisor
Appeals advisors are specialists in interpreting and applying the Workers’ Compensation Act and WCB-Alberta policies. They can inform you about the review and appeals processes and can act as your representative throughout these processes.
- Safe & Fair Workplaces - Alberta
It is important that workers are safe at work, and are treated fairly. Safe and fair workplaces follow established standards for employment, and health and safety. They are workplaces where both employers and workers know and follow their rights and responsibilities.
- General-Holidays-and-General-Holiday-Pay.pdf - Alberta
British Columbia
- Employment Standards Info - B.C
Information on Employment Standards from the British Columbia Government
- Guide to Employment Standards Act - BC
The Employment Standards Act sets out the minimum standards that apply in most workplaces in British Columbia.
- clicklaw - BC
This site provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.
- Employment Standards Act - British Columbia
- Labour Relations Board - British Columbia
The BC Labour Relations Board is an independent, administrative tribunal with the mandate to mediate and adjudicate employment and labour relations matters related to unionized workplaces.
- Legal aid - BC
The Legal Services Society (LSS), the organization that provides legal aid in BC. Legal aid includes representation by a lawyer, legal advice, and legal information.
- Employment Standards Tribunal - BC
The Employment Standards Tribunal is an independent agency of the BC Government with a mandate to conduct appeals of decisions made by the Director of Employment Standards.
- Working in BC
This booklet is about your rights as an employee. These rights are protected by a provincial law called the Employment Standards Act. Employment Standards Guide - B.C.
This guide contains general information about Employment Standards in British Columbia. Special rules apply to certain industries
- Employment Standards Act and Regulations - Interpretation Guidelines Manual - BC
The Interpretation Guidelines Manual sets out the Employment Standards Branch's interpretation of the British Columbia Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which came into effect on November 1st, 1995. The purpose of the manual is to provide a uniform framework for interpreting and implementing the Act throughout the province.
- Pro Bono Law of BC
An innovative, collaborative pro bono system advancing access to justice and serving the legal needs of people and non-profit organizations of limited means throughout British Columbia.
- WorkSafeBC.com
WorkSafeBC - the Workers' Compensation Board of BC - is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of British Columbia.
- BC Human Rights Coalition
If you're looking to file a complaint and need answers to the who, what, how and when to file.
- Restaurant Regulations - British Columbia
The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, in partnership with the Province of BC, have created this web site to make it easy to find the government regulations that apply to the food service industry in BC.
- Community Legal Assistance Society - British Columbia
Since our incorporation in 1971, CLAS has provided legal assistance to disadvantaged people throughout British Columbia. We specialize in the areas of poverty, disability, workers’ compensation, employment insurance, mental health, human rights and equality law.
- Law Students' Legal Advice Program - British Columbia
LSLAP is a non-profit society run by law students at the University of British Columbia. We provide free legal advice and representation at clinics located throughout the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
Canada
- Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Canada Industrial Relations Board's mandate is to contribute to and promote effective industrial relations in any work, undertaking or business that falls within the authority of the Parliament of Canada.
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights Commission administers the Canadian Human Rights Act and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Both laws ensure that the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination are followed in all areas of federal jurisdiction.
- Department of Justice Canada
The Department provides legal services to government
Labour Program - Canada
Government information on Employment Standards, Health and Safety and Workers Compensation
- Workplace Health Strategies - Canada
Health Canada website with information on Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace
- Labour Standards - Interpretations, Policies and Guidelines - Canada
A list of Interpretations, Policies and Guidelines (IPGs) related to Labour Standards.
- Canada Labour Code
Department of Justice Canada's Internet site
- Consolidated Statutes and Regulations
Department of Justice Canada's Internet site
- Canadian Human Rights Act
Department of Justice Canada's Internet site
- Health and Safety Canada All Canadians are entitled to work in a healthy and safe environment, yet every year work-related injuries and diseases cause nearly 1,000 deaths in companies and organizations under federal or provincial jurisdiction.
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Welcome to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's Web site. The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Jennifer Stoddart, is an Officer of Parliament who reports directly to the House of Commons and the Senate.
- Canada Labour Standards Regulations
Department of Justice Canada's Internet site
- Canada Labour Code Publications - Canada
While these publications provide basic information, they are not intended to replace the actual text of Part III of the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Labour Standards Regulations and other related regulations.
- LawNet Canada - Canada
LawCentral Canada is a portal or collection of links to law-related information and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Canadians. Our purpose is to create an educated public who understands their rights and responsibilities under the law, and who knows where to go for legal help and referral.
- Employment Standards - Canada Labour
Government officials, business leaders and unions have a long history of collaboration in negotiating fair and equitable employment standards for workers in western societies. Such standards protect the rights of these workers, foster positive workplace environments and proactive relationships between managers and employees and, ultimately, benefit the bottom line of any business.
Manitoba
New Brunswick
- CanLII - Employment Standards Act, - New Brunswick
in force since Dec 20, 2007
- Employment Standards - New Brunswick
Government website containing information and fact sheets on employment standards
- Industrial Relations - New Brunswick
Providing information and support to labour relations
- Pay Equity - New Brunswick
Pay Equity Act, 2009
- Wage Gap Reduction Initiative - New Brunswick
The Wage Gap Reduction Initiative in partnership with stakeholders is an innovative Government of New Brunswick program comprised of a range of strategies aimed at achieving greater economic prosperity through addressing the wage gap.
- WorkSafeNB - New Brunswick
Occupational Health and Safety information and Workers Compensation
- New Brunswick Human Rights Act
Human Rights Code 1971
- New Brunswick Human Rights Commission - New Brunswick
Government site on equality, discrimination and harassment in NB, Canada, with resources for employees, employers, educators, lawyers and the general public. About: the New Brunswick Human Rights Act; the Human Rights Commission; its guidelines; the complaint process; Boards of Inquiry; case law; the Human Rights Award, etc.
- Guideline-on-Accommodating-Disability-at-Work- New Brunswick
For employers, unions, persons with disabilities and their health care providers:
- EmploymentStandards - New Brunswick
Information on Employment Standards in New Brunswick
- Common Front for Social Justice - New Brunswick
The Common Front for Social Justice is fighting to build a more human society based on the respect and dignity of all. We want a New Brunswick without poverty. We want a society which give each and everyone a decent living, in particular by having a minimum wage and social income on which citizens can to live on and not just exist.
- Pay Equity - New Brunswick
The Wage Gap Reduction Initiative in partnership with stakeholders is an innovative Government of New Brunswick program comprised of a range of strategies aimed at achieving greater economic prosperity through addressing the wage gap.
- Human Rights Act - New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
- CanLII - Labour Standards Act,- Nfld and Labrador
in force since Jun 4, 2008
- Labour Relations Agency - Nfld
The Labour Relations Agency works with employees and employers to support and foster positive employment relations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
- Government Services - Health and Safety - Nfld and Labrador
Government website with information on Occupational Health and Safety
- Labour Relations Board - Nfld and Labrador
The Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board is an independent, quasi-judicial body which contributes to and promotes harmonious labour relations in the Province by adjudicating and mediating a variety of employment and labour relations matters under a number of statutes.
- Health, Safety and Workers Compensation - Nfld and Labrador
Serving over 16,000 employers and approximately 12,000 injured workers, the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission is an employer-funded no fault insurance system that promotes safe and healthy workplaces, provides return-to-work programs and fair compensation to injured workers and their dependants.
- Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division - Nfld
Review of Compensation claims
- Labour Standards (FAQ's) - Nfld
Government website providing information on Employment Standards topics
- NFLD and Labrador Human Rights Commission
In the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Human Rights Code sets out rules that ensure the protection of individuals from discrimination and harassment.
- CNLR 781/96 - Labour Standards Regulations - NFLD & Labrador
Labour Standards Regulation for Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette | Government Services
The Department of Government Services provides accessible, responsive services in the areas of public health and safety, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, consumer protection, and in the preservation of vital events and commercial transactions. It also provides printing services to Government.
- Issues Addressed by the Labour Standards Act - Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
- Labour Standards Code - Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code
- Employment Rights - Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia, the Labour Standards Code and its Regulations set the basis for the employment relationship. They outline benefits such as minimum wage, vacation and holidays, pregnancy/parental leave and others.
- Health and Safety - Nova Scotia
Information on the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations
- Workers Compensation Board - Nova Scotia
Funded entirely by the employers of Nova Scotia, the WCB provides workplace injury insurance for more than 18,000 employers, representing about 300,000 workers across the province
- Pay Equity Act - Nova Scotia
REVISED STATUTES, 1989
- Labour Standards Code Guide - Nova Scotia
pdf guide to Labour Standards Code
- Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has embarked on a vision that places it on a path to excellence in its promotion and protection of human rights in the province.
- Workplace Safety and Insurance - Nova Scotia
Information on workplace safety and workers insurance
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Human Rights Act Nova Scotia
- OHSActRegGuide.pdf - Nova Scotia
Reference guide to Occupational Health and Safety
- YourRightsandResp-en.pdf - Nova Scotia
Occupational Health and Safety Information
- The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia - Lawyer Referral
The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization that provides Nova Scotians with information and resources about the law.
- The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization that provides Nova Scotians with information and resources about the law.
- Legal Aid - Nova Scotia
The 1977 Legal Aid Act, (1989) R.S.N.S., c. 252 created the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission and made it responsible for Legal Aid in the Province. The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission delivers legal aid via a network of 16 community-based law offices as well as 3 sub-offices.
- Legal Aid - Nova Scotia
Legal Aid ensures that help is available at a critical point. It is the type of help that can take an individual or family out of crisis, map a better way forward and put within grasp the means of transformation.
Ontario
- CanLII - Employment Standards Act - Ontario
in force since Nov 6, 2009
- CLEONet - Ontario
A web site for community workers and advocates. Information to help you help your clients understand and exercise their legal rights.
- Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) - Workers' Compensation Manual
A Manual for Workers’ Advocates is a practitioner’s guide for injured workers’ representatives, whether based in legal clinics, the private bar, injured workers’ groups, or unions.
- Employment Standards Ontario Ministry of Labour
Established in 1919 to develop and enforce labour legislation, the Ministry of Labour's mission is to advance safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario.
- Equal Pay Coalition - Ontario
The Equal Pay Coalition was formed in 1976 as a coalition of organizations to seek the implementation of equal pay for work of equal value both through legislation and collective bargaining
- CLEO - Termination - Ontario
Information for workers who have been fired or had their employment terminated
- Labour Relations Ontario Ministry of Labour
The Ministry of Labour promotes a stable and constructive labour relations climate and fosters productive workplace relationships in Ontario.
- Legal Aid Ontario - Clinics and Area Offices
LAO's mandate in the Legal Aid Services Act, 1998 is to "promote access to justice throughout Ontario for low-income individuals by means of providing consistently high quality legal aid services in a cost-effective and efficient manner."
- Research Institute for Work & Health
The Institute for Work & Health (IWH) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization. The Institute has been described as one of the top five occupational health and safety research centres in the world.
- Pay Equity Commission - Ontario
The Pay Equity Office (PEO) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Pay Equity Act. The PEO investigates, mediates and resolves complaints under the Pay Equity Act. The PEO also provides programs and services to help people understand and comply with the Pay Equity Act.
- WorkSmartOntario
Information on Employment Standards for young and new workers
- Guide to the Employment Standards Act - Ontario
This guide provides detailed information about employee and employer rights and responsibilities under the Employment Standards Act.
- WSIAT | Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal - Ontario
Established in 1985, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) is the final level of appeal to which workers and employers may bring disputes concerning workplace safety and insurance matters in Ontario. WSIAT has always been separate from and independent of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
- Community Legal Education Ontario
CLEO is a community legal clinic, founded in 1974, that specializes in public legal education.
- Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19
R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER H.19
- Workers Action Centre Ontario
The Workers’ Action Centre is a worker-based organization committed to improving the lives and working conditions of workers in low-wage and precarious employment.
- Health and Safety Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Labour enforces the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), which sets out the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers. The main purpose of the act is to protect workers’ health and safety on the job.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act - Reg. 851 - Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act - Regulation 851
- Know Your Rights
pdf publication from Ontario Federation of Labour
- Office of the Worker Adviser - Ontario
Helping injured workers
- Workplace Violance Understanding the law Ontario
This guide explains workplace violence and harassment requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Human Rights Legal Support Centre - Ontario
Ontario’s Human Rights Legal Support Centre will provide advice and legal help to people who have experienced discrimination under Ontario’s Human Rights Code. The Human Rights Legal Support Centre is an independent agency, publicly funded and accountable to the people of Ontario through the Attorney General.
- Guide to Human Rights Code - Ontario
From Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Human Rights At Work - Ontario
This is the third edition of Human Rights at Work. Since it was first launched in 2000, Human Rights at Work has been seen as an essential tool for employers and all partners in the workplace. This edition includes an expanded section on how to create a workplace that promotes the values of the Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code).
- Tribunal Decisions - Ontario
The Library of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal
- IPC - Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Ontario Since January 1, 1988, the IPC has acted independently of government to uphold and promote open government and the protection of personal privacy in Ontario.
- Law Times
Law Times keeps Ontario lawyers at the top of their game by providing timely, pertinent information on case law, professional development, governance issues as well as in-depth coverage and commentary on the issues of the day.
- LawHelpOntario - Ontario
Law Help Ontario is a court-based self-help centre for unrepresented litigants who cannot afford a lawyer. LHO is operated by Pro Bono Law Ontario.
- ISTHATLEGAL.CA - LEGAL GUIDE (ONTARIO)
Online legal guide for Ontario
- Lawyer Referral Service - Ontario
When you call the LRS, we will provide you with the name of a lawyer who will provide a free consultation of up to 30 minutes to help you determine your rights and options
- Ontario Work Info Net - Ontario
- WSIB - Ontario
We administer Ontario’s no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers. As part of this system, we provide disability benefits, monitor the quality of health care and assist in early, safe return to work for workers injured on the job or who contract an occupational disease. We are entirely funded by employer premiums.
- Retail Business Holidays - Ontario
The Ministry of Consumer Services administers the Retail Business Holidays Act, which strikes a balance between allowing businesses to remain open and providing consumers and employees with a common day of pause.
- Duty to Accommodate - Ontario Human Rights
Policy and guidelines
- Your Rights - Ontario
- Workers' Action Centre Pamphlet summary of rights
- OWTL | Ontario Workplace Tribunals Library
The Library of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal.
- Convictions Archive | Ontario Ministry of Labour
The enforcement activities section provides detailed information about various employment standards activities including: claims investigations, targeted inspections, and prosecutions.
- Injuredworkersonline - Ontario
Injuredworkersonline.org website for Ontario's injured workers to share news on law reform, support, research, advocacy, training and education on the workers' compensation system
- Pay Equity Commission - Ontario
This website contains information that is related to the mandate and operations of the Pay Equity Office only.
Prince Edward Island
- CanLII - Employment Standards Act, P.E.I
in force since Dec 19, 2009
- PayEquity - PEI
current to May 15, 2009.
- Guide to Employment Standards - PEI
guide to employment standards published by the government of Prince Edward Island
- PEI Human Rights Act
current to December 19, 2009
- Workers Compensation Act - PEI
current to December 19, 2009
- Workers Compensation Board - PEI
WCB exists to promote safe workplaces and to protect employers and injured workers through a sustainable accident insurance program. Information on Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation
- Labour Relations - PEI
The Official Website of the Government of Prince Edward Island with information on employment standards, worker adivisor, labour relations and various legislation
- Legislation - PEI
The Official Website of the Government of Prince Edward Island with links to legislation
- PEI Human Rights Commission
The Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission administers and enforces the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Act. The Act establishes a complaint process under which the Commission has the authority to receive, investigate, attempt to settle and make rulings on complaints.
- Community Legal Information - P.E.I.
The Official Website of the Government of Prince Edward Island, CLIA's goal is to provide Islanders with understandable, useful information about our laws and our justice system.
- Workplace Issues and Supports - P.E.I.
The Official Website of the Government of Prince Edward Island providing information useful to workers.
- Lawyer Referral Service - Community Legal Information Association - Prince Edward Island
This service is available to anyone
- Guide to Employment Standards pdf - PEI
The Guide to Employment Standards in Prince Edward Island was developed to help the employer and employee better understand the intent of the employment standards legislation.
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Canadian North
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