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Resources by Internet
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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Health and Safety,
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Violence In The Workplace,
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Women and Work,
Workers With Disabilities,
Workers Rights,
Freelance,
Miscellaneous.
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Health and Safety - Workers Compensation
- Institute for Work & Health Research
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.
- Workers Health & Safety Centre - Ontario
For more than 25 years, the Workers Health & Safety Centre has supported the efforts of workplace representatives in their pursuit of hazard-free workplaces.
- Workplace Stress Initiative - Manitoba
The Workplace Stress Initiative is a collaborative partnership that promotes healthy workplace practices to reduce workplace stress in Manitoba.
- WSIB - Young Worker Awareness Program - Ontario
This site contains health and safety information for young workers, their parents, teachers, principals, employers and others.
- Environmental and Workplace Health- Canada
Information about environmental and workplace factors affecting human health: air, noise, soil and water pollution, climate change, environmental contaminants, occupational health and safety, and radiation
- Workers Health Centre - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The Alberta Workers' Health Centre is here to help all workers.
- Occupational Health Centre - Manitoba
The MFL Occupational Health Centre (OHC) is a community health centre specializing in workplace health and safety.
- Health and Safety Solutions - Ontario
IAPA is Canada’s largest health and safety organization and has taken a leading role in the prevention of workplace injury and illness, working for improvement in the health and safety performance of our member firms. IAPA is a leading provider of training programs and consulting services, health and safety publications and multimedia educational products.
- WorkSafeBC.com - British Columbia
WorkSafeBC - the Workers' Compensation Board of BC - is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of British Columbia.
- Canada's National Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is a Canadian federal government agency based in Hamilton, Ontario, which serves to support the vision of eliminating all Canadian work-related illnesses and injuries.
- 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.
- WorkSafeNB - New Brunswick
WorkSafeNB is a Crown corporation charged with overseeing the implementation and application of the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act of New Brunswick, and the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act of New Brunswick, on behalf of the workers and employers of this province.
- Health and Safety - Nova Scotia
The department of Labour and Workforce Development is responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the health and safety of Nova Scotians.
- Introduction to health & safety at work - Ontario
Information for young and new workers in Ontario about coverage under safety laws, worker rights under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1990, recognizing and reporting unsafe work and protecting themselves from dangers, hazards and injury.
- A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act - Ontario
The OHSA Guide has been prepared to assist employers, workers, constructors, supervisors, owners, suppliers, and others who have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act .
- Occupational Health & Safety - Sask
Saskatchewan Labour works with Saskatchewan people to prevent work related injuries and illness.
- CSST - Health and Safety - Workers Comp - Quebec
The Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST) is the organization to which the Government of Québec has entrusted the administration of the occupational health and safety plan.
- Health and Safety - PEI
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
- WCB - Alberta
The Workers' Compensation Board – Alberta is an independent organization that manages workers' compensation insurance based on legislation.
- WCB Worker Handbook - Alberta
Describes Workers Compensation System in Alberta
- Workers Compensation Act - BC
Current to Feb 10, 2010
- Government Employees Compensation Act - Canada
Department of Justice Canada's Internet site with legislation and regulations
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario (WSIB) - Ontario
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of Ontario. There is extensive information on this site about prevention, forms, health issues, return to work programs, and links to other health and safety organizations.
- Public Compensation Coalition - BC - Canada
The Public Compensation Coalition is an organization of working people and their unions, supported by students, injured worker advocates, and the general public, working for restoration of balance and fairness to the workers' compensation system here in British Columbia, and to others across Canada.
- Legislation - New Brunswick
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act
- Workers' Compensation Act - Nova Scotia
An Act to Reform the Law Respecting Compensation for Workers
- Ontario Workplace Tribunals Library - Ontario
The Library of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal.
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Act - Ontario
Legislation and regulations for Ontario
- Workers' Compensation Manual from CLEO - Ontario
A Manual for Workers' Advocates
- Office of the Worker Adviser - Ontario
The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) is an independent agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour. The OWA provides free services to non-unionized injured workers and their survivors in workplace insurance matters (formerly called workers' compensation)
- Workers Compensation Act - PEI
Current to Dec 2009
- Workers Compensation Board - PEI
WCB exists to promote safe workplaces and to protect employers and injured workers through a sustainable accident insurance program.
- Workers Compensation Info for Workers - PEI
Guide from Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island
- Workers' Compensation Board - Saskatchewan
- Worker Advisor Program - PEI
The Official Website of the Government of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- Workers’ Compensation Act, - Sask
An Act to provide for Compensation to Workers for Injuries sustained in the Course of their Employment
- The Worker's Advocate -Sask
The Office of the Worker's Advocate offers free help to workers having problems with their workers compensation claim.
- Association of WCB - Canada
Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) is a non-profit organization that facilitates information exchange about Canadian Worker Compensation Boards and Commissions. Site provides information about the services offered.
- Workers' Compensation - Canada
Workplace accidents happen despite best practices and best efforts, and employees need income protection while they are recovering from their injuries.
- WCB- 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.
- 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.
- Canadian Injured Workers Society
Workers compensation Canada. Workers compensation board issues in Canada. AWCBC, WCAT, WCB, WSIB, WorksafeBC, WHSCC, WCHSB, CSST
- 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
- Canadian Occupational Safety I Canada's resource for workplace health and safety information
Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine is packed with health and safety articles, event listings, industry links and more. Canada's most widely-read health and safety publication.
- Return to Work after Injury - All Provinces
Brief summaries of return to work policies
- 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.
- 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.
- Links to WCB/Commission Worker Resources | AWCBC
Here's where you can find Worker related information at each of the Workers' Compensation Boards/Commissions across Canada
- 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.
- 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
Human Rights and Privacy
- 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.
- CHRC Duty to Accomodate
This document provides employers, employees and unions with general answers to frequently asked questions about the “duty to accommodate.”
- Hatfield Duty to Accomodate
Robert Hatfield
- B C Human Rights Code, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 210
- BC Human Rights Tribunal
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body created by the B.C. Human Rights Code. The Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating and adjudicating human rights complaints.
- Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission
In Alberta, the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act (HRCM Act) protects Albertans from discrimination in certain areas and on certain grounds. The purpose of the HRCM Act is to ensure that all Albertans are offered an equal opportunity to earn a living, find a place to live and enjoy services customarily available to the public without discrimination.
- Alberta Human Rights Act
Current as of October 1, 2009
- The Manitoba Human Rights Commission
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission is the agency responsible for carrying out the provisions of The Human Rights Code. The Commission enforces the anti-discrimination provisions of The Code. It is authorized to mediate and investigate complaints of discrimination, to refer matters to adjudication, to educate the public and promote human rights.
- Manitoba Human Rights Code
- New Brunswick Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is a provincial government agency. It promotes equality and investigates and tries to settle complaints of discrimination and harassment.
- Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is a trusted leader, protector and promoter of human rights. Through sharing its knowledge and engaging Nova Scotians in discussion on human rights issues, the NSHRC is committed to affirming and promoting human rights.
- Human Rights Act Nova Scotia
An Act to Amend the Statute Law Relating to Human Rights
- Ontario Human Rights Commission
Ontario's Human Rights Code, the first in Canada, was enacted in 1962. The Code protects people in Ontario against discrimination in employment, accommodation, goods, services and facilities, and membership in vocational associations and trade unions.
- 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).
- 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. The Commission also develops programs of public information and education about human rights through seminars, publications, responses to general inquiries and a resource centre. The Commission also advises the government on human rights issues.
- NFLD and Labrador Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission works hard to ensure that the rules in the Human Rights Code are complied with. The Commission also helps the public gain a better understanding of the importance of protecting all people from violations of their human rights.
- Human Rights Quebec
The mission of the Commission is to see that human rights are promoted and respected in Québec. This website provides an overview of the current situation and describes the recourses available to people whose rights have been infringed.
- Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa
Human Rights Research and Education Centre
- Canadian Human Rights Reporter
Canadian Human Rights Reporter Inc. ("CHRR") is a not-for-profit organization established to promote access to human rights law in Canada.
- CanLII - The Constitution Act, 1982
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- CanLII - Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. H-6
- CanLII - The Human Rights Code, C.C.S.M. c. H175
Manitoba
- CanLII - Human Rights Code, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-14
Newfoundland and Labrador
- CanLII - Human Rights Act, S.N.W.T. 2002, c. 18
Northwest Territories
- CanLII - Human Rights Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-12
Prince Edward Island
- CanLII - Charter of human rights and freedoms, R.S.Q. c. C-12
Quebec
- CanLII - Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, S.S. 1979, c. S-24.1
Saskatchewan
- CanLII - Human Rights Act, R.S.Y. 2002, c. 116
Yukon
- Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal page
- CanLII - Human Rights Act, S.Nu. 2003, c. 12
Nunavut
- CanLII - Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19
Ontario
- Human Rights Each Day.com
human rights articles to help people live and support human rights each day at work or personally.
- 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.
- BC Human Rights Coalition
If you're looking to file a complaint and need answers to the who, what, how and when to file.
- Monitoring_and_Surveillance.pdf (application/pdf Object)
This paper looks at the way in which new privacy legislation is influencing the way courts and arbitrators are balancing the right of employers to know and manage versus privacy rights employees may have in the workplace.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) - Workplace Privacy
The clinic represents consumer and other public interests in such areas as intellectual property, consumer protection in e-commerce, domain name governance, personal information protection and privacy.
- The Privacy Act - Manitoba
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) - Manitoba
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) provides a right of access to records held by public bodies and regulates how public bodies manage personal information. FIPPA also provides an independent review process for people who disagree with access and privacy decisions made by public bodies under the Act.
- Duty to Accommodate - Ontario Human Rights
Policy and guidelines
- Human Rights Act - New Brunswick
Legal Resources
- Canadian Legal Resources
From the University of Ottawa - Legal resources
- CanLII - Canadian Legal Information Institute
CanLII is a non-profit organization managed by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. CanLII's goal is to make Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet.
- LANCASTER HOUSE - Labour Employment and Human Rights Law Publishers
Lancaster House publishes information and hosts conferences in the areas of labour and employment law.
- CLEONet - Ontario
A web site for community workers and advocates. Information to help you help your clients understand and exercise their legal rights.
- Employment & Labour Law - The beginners guide
Sooner or later, employment law creeps into all of our lives, as summer students at Burger King, manager of a shredding company, CEO of Toyota Canada or as owner of the Vancouver Canucks. This article offers an excellent brew of the essentials of employment law in Canada.
- Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada's final court of appeal, the last judicial resort for all litigants, whether individuals or governments.
- Access Justice
Provide first-class free legal assistance to all persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
- HRinfodesk - Canadian Payroll and Employment Law News
HRinfodesk is your comprehensive online publication and news resource for Canadian payroll and employment law compliance
- Canadian Legal FAQS- Employment Law
The Legal Resource Centre's mission is to enhance the accessibility and quality of justice realized in Canada. Information primarily focused on Alberta
- Quebec Legal Information
Éducaloi is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inform Quebecers of their rights and obligations by providing quality legal information in everyday language.
- Labour Law - Government of Canada information site
Labour law defines your rights and obligations as workers, union members and employers in the workplace.
- Canadian Employment Law
Articles about labour legislation and related legal updates
- National - Access to Justice Network
The Access to Justice Network (ACJNet) is an electronic community that brings together people, information, and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Canadians.
- Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
CLEO is a community legal clinic, founded in 1974, that specializes in public legal education.
- Community Advocacy & Legal Centre - Ontario
We are a community legal centre providing free legal advice to low income residents of Hastings, Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington Counties
- The Quebec Law Network
The Quebec Law Network's goal is to provide the general public, companies and other organizations, access to the Quebec legal system.
- Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish LLP
Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish is a law firm dedicated to the pursuit of social justice and to meeting the diverse needs of their clients.
- Doorey’s Workplace Law Blog
Dr. David Doorey is a Professor of labour and employment law in the School of Human Resource Management at Toronto’s York University.
- Guide to Child Labour Laws - Canada
I
n Canada, the provinces, the territories and the federal government regulate the employment of children and youths.
- Policy Monitor Canada
Canada Government Affairs Monitoring Service
- clicklaw - BC
This site provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.
- Department of Justice Canada
The Department provides legal services to government Employment & Labour Law Bosses and employees - night and day. Shed light on your legal rights on what is the 2nd oldest human relationship.
- LexisNexis Canada
Database of case-law
- Canada Law Book : Catalogue - Labour & Employment Law
Canada Law Book, Canada's leading publisher of legal texts and products, has published thousands of books and other legal resource products, many now available on CD-ROM and Internet, for almost 150 years.
- Carswell
Since 1864, Carswell has been providing information tools and resources
- Bora Laskin Law Library - Legal Research for Non Lawyers - Research Guide for Beginners
This guide explains how to conduct legal research in Canada.
- Best Guide to Canadian Legal Research
Ms. Best is a research lawyer with Boughton Law Corporation in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a frequent writer and presenter on legal research topics.
- Lawyer, Lawyers, Attorney, Attorneys, Law, Legal Information - FindLaw
Find a local lawyer and free legal information at FindLaw, the award-winning website.
- Canadian Law List
The Canadian Law List is a comprehensive directory of law firms, lawyers, judges and government departments in Canada. Law firm profiles, areas of practice, and related services to the legal profession are included in this list.
- Employment Lawyer Network - Canada
The CELN is Canada's only professional organization that is exclusively comprised of lawyers who represent individual employees in cases involving wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination, contractual disputes and all employment-related matters.
- Community Advocacy & Legal Centre - Ontario
The Community Advocacy & Legal Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic.
- Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) - Ontario
CLEO is a community legal clinic, founded in 1974, that specializes in public legal education.
- Legal Information on Employment Law in Alberta
Designed to help people understand their rights and duties as employees. Information on minimum wage, overtime pay, holiday/vacation pay, procedures and requirements for Employment Insurance, and Worker�s Compensation.
- 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.
- Legal Clinic - Alberta
The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic (CACLC) provides legal advice and information to people who cannot afford a lawyer and do not qualify for legal aid.
- Legal Services in Saskatchewan
This information sheet provides information and assistance for individuals looking to access legal services in Saskatchewan.
- Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan
The Clinic Program is a series of free legal clinics located throughout the province of Saskatchewan.
- Access to Justice Network - Legal Services
The Access to Justice Network (ACJNet) is an electronic community that brings together people, information, and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Canadians.
- Legal Aid Ontario
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."
- Legal Aid - Newfoundland and Labrador
The department ensures the impartial administration of justice and the protection of the public interest through the dual offices of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice.
- LawLINK - Legal Help
LawLINK is a program of the Legal Services Society (LSS). LawLINK offers people facing legal problems the tools they need to find legal information on the Internet.
- 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.
- 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.
- Legal Aid Manitoba
Provides legal help to people with low incomes.
- Legal Aid - Quebec
The Commission des services juridiques is the agency responsible for applying Québec’s Legal Aid Act and for ensuring that legal aid is provided to any eligible person who applies for it.
- Legal Aid Offices in Canada
CanLaw,Fine your local LEGAL AID OFFICE anywhere in Canada. on CanLaw
- LegalTree.ca
Legaltree.ca is a collaborative built website with legal research resources maintained by the site administrators, and legal literature contributed by lawyers in the Canadian legal community
- Lawyers - Find A Lawyer
The best free way to search for and find canadian lawyers. The #1 comprehensive lawyer directory in Canada.
- The Canadian Bar Association
The CBA is the essential ally and advocate of all members of the legal profession; it is the voice for all members of the profession and its primary purpose is to serve its members; it is the premier provider of personal and professional development and support to all members of the legal profession;
- Toronto Employment Lawyer | Labour Lawyer | Wrongful Dismissal
Toronto employment lawyer Daniel A. Lublin, and labour lawyer who practices employment law in Ontario, where he is involved in all aspects of representing both plaintiff and management clients in employment, human rights and labour relations matters, with a particular emphasis on wrongful dismissals.
- Lawyer Referral Service - Ontario
Regulating the profession…The Law Society of Upper Canada is the self-governing body for lawyers in Ontario. The primary responsibility or mandate of the Law Society is to regulate the legal profession in the public interest according to Ontario law and the Law Society's rules, regulations and guidelines. Helping the public …To further help the public, the Law Society offers public services such as the Lawyer Referral Service which matches individuals with local lawyers with the proper expertise, a directory of certified specialists and the Lawyers Fund for Client Compensation which helps clients who have lost money because of a lawyer's dishonesty. A member directory, with lawyer's contact information, is also available on-line.
- The Law Society of Alberta - Lawyer Referral Service
The Lawyer Referral Service is a program operated by the Law Society to assist people in finding a lawyer who will provide them with the legal services they require.
- Dismissal.ca - Employment Lawyers Vancouver, BC, Canada
Looking for Employment Lawyers in Vancouver, British Columbia? We specialize in everything that has to do with employment law. Dismissal .ca belongs to Yeager & Company Law Corporation.
- Canadian Law Blogs List
The Canadian Law Blogs List is an open directory with free listings available to any Canadian blogging lawyer, law librarian, marketer, IT professional or paralegal.
- Lawyer Referral Service - BC
The Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia and operated by the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch. The LRS program enables the public to access lawyers practicing in the field of law required for the particular situation and provides the opportunity to have a consultation with a lawyer for up to 30 minutes for a fee of $25 plus taxes.
- LegalGuideDec2009.pdf - BC
A guide to help non-legal professionals make legal referrals for their clients in British Columbia
- Employment Law Guide - British Columbia
Information on employment law in British Columbia
- LexisNexis® Quicklaw®:
LexisNexis is a leading provider of information and services solutions to professionals in law firms, corporations, government and academic institutions.
- Canadian Legal Resources - Alan Gahtan
Alan Gahtan's Canadian Legal Resources
- Legal Line ® Canada
Free legal information to Canadians
- Canada's legal information sources
Our mission is to help you find basic reliable information and web sources for Canada's legal-courts-lawyers services, by province and major cities.
- Articles on Canada, Law, Accountancy, Management Consultancy Issues - Mondaq
Mondaq Business Briefing provides global coverage of all legal analysis from reputable firms, registration is FREE to access the content.
- Labour and Employment Law Blog | Greg Gowe's
Greg Gowe is a lawyer in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Schenk & Associates
Schenk & Associates. Vancouver, British Columbia, law firm dealing in litigation, commercial law, administrative law, employment law and labour law.
- 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.
- Employment law | Bakerlaw
Bakerlaw provides legal support and advice for unionized and non-unionized employees alike. We represent employees with issues involving their entitlement to a variety of benefits including Employment Standards Act entitlements.
- Legal Links - Canadian Bar Association
The Canadian Bar Association provides educational and networking opportunities for lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students across Canada.
- Wrongful Dismissal & Employment Lawyer Blog | Daniel Lublin
Employment Law Firm specializing in terminations, wrongful dismissals, severance, human rights and employment litigation.
- Toronto Employment Lawyers - Ontario Labour Lawyers - Toronto Dismissal Lawyers - Marvin Gorodensky A. Professional Corporation
Focused on representing the rights of employees, Marvin A. Gorodensky Professional Corporations ("MAGPC's") lawyers, have over 25 years of experience and are committed to ensuring that your rights are protected.
- Ask Questions, Get Answers from Experts ASAP | JustAnswer
Ask questions and get answers from verified Experts online. Get an answer when you ask a lawyer, vet, mechanic, or other Expert on JustAnswer.com.
- 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.
- Constructive Dismissal Law Update - Howcroft and Kassaris
Constructive dismissal claims present practical and theoretical difficulties to employment law practitioners attempting to advise their clients. Whether advising employers or employees, the number of variables in each individual situation makes it challenging to conclusively advise whether or not any particular scenario amounts to a constructive dismissal.
- 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.
- 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.
Migrant and Immigrant Workers
- Country Guide to Canada - Immigration to Canada
A country guide for visitors students immigrants residents and citizens of Canada providing exhaustive information about Canada, Gateway to Canada & Settlement Services in Canada, Country Guide to Canada & Gateway to Canada, Settlement Services in Canada
- Settlement.Org - Ontario
If you are new to Ontario, Settlement.Org is for you. Find answers to common questions about moving to Ontario and settling into your new home.
- Justicia For Migrant Workers
J4MW strives to promote the rights of migrant farmworkers (participating in the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program and the Low Skilled Workers Program) and farmworkers without status.
- Intercede
INTERCEDE for the Rights of Domestic Workers, Caregivers and Newcomers is a non-profit community-based organization. Its mandate is to support integration, provide service needs and promote the rights of domestic workers, caregivers, temporary or migrant workers, their families and other newcomers.
- Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies
AAISA provides an association by and through which the members can work towards addressing the needs of immigrants, the agencies that serve them and the larger community which welcomes them.
Miscellaneous Resources including Employment Insurance
- CBC Newsonline Special Feature: The Way We Work
From the dump to the call centre
- CIRA
CIRA is a national network promoting discussion, research and education in the field of work and industrial relations.
- Record of Employment: Deciphering the ROE form
Du Markowitz LLP Labour & Employment Lawyers in Toronto, Canada offer a free consultation to employees who have been dismissed, fired, terminated, or simply want to know their employee rights.
- CRA-Employee or Self-Employed?
It is important to determine whether a worker is an employee or a self-employed individual.
- CLEONet - Independent Contractor or Employee
Information to help determine if you are an employee or independent contractor
- Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits Employment Insurance provides Sickness Benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine.
- Employment Insurance Regular Benefits Employment Insurance provides Regular Benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job.
- Wages & Salaries from the Labour Market Information (LMI) - Canada Answer your questions about jobs, skills and the availability of workers in local areas across Canada.
- Employment Insurance - Digest of Benefit Entitlement Principles - Canada
The Digest of Benefit Entitlement Principles includes principles applied by Human Resources Development Canada to render decisions on Employment Insurance claims, in accordance with Employment Insurance legislation.
- Hrcouncil - Canada
The premiere source of information, tools and research related to nonprofit human resources and labour force issues in Canada.
- Employment Insurance Jurisprudence Library - Extended Search
Decisions from 1940 to present 2 employment insurance related decisions -- Search Criteria Help, Search for word variations in: Both Official Languages English French, Significant Decisions - non-departmental selections (independent)
- Serving Appellants - Employment Insurance ( EI ) Appeals
Explanation on the appeal system, let you browse other web pages for information that could help you file your appeal
- Workplace
Workplace delivers breaking news, analysis and in-depth editorial coverage on the changing world of human resources management to human resources and employment professionals
- CanPay Software Inc. - Canadian Payroll Information
CanPay Software Inc. is pleased to offer this quick guide of key payroll information for all Canadian provinces and territories.
- PovNet - All Canada
PovNet provides online tools that facilitate communication, community and access to information around poverty-related issues in British Columbia and Canada.
- 211 Ontario
211 is a three-digit phone number and website that provides information and referral to community and social services in Ontario.
- BC211 - British Columbia
Informational Services
- Canada 211 - Home
Informational Services
- Determining the Employer/Employee Relationship
Help to determine whether or not you should be classified as an employee or independant contractor.
Violence In The Workplace
- Understanding Work Abuse
They have been researching, and helping people deal with, work mistreatment for more than twenty-five years.
- andrea adams trust - UK
The Andrea Adams Trust is the world's first non-political, non-profit making charity operating as the focus for the diverse and complex problems caused by bullying behaviour in the workplace.
- OSH Answers: Bullying in the Workplace - Canada
What is workplace bullying? Is bullying a workplace issue? What are examples of bullying?
- OSH Answers: Violence in the Workplace - Canada
What is workplace violence?
- take_care - British Columbia -
Information on implementation of workplace violence prevention program
- Health and Safety Toolkit - Alberta
CFIB worked with WHS to create a kit that will assist small firms in understanding their health and safety obligations, and provide practical tools that can be used by small business owners and workers in complying with the basic elements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.
- Regulations - Occupational Health and Safety - Violence in the Workplace - Nova Scotia
This page contains the full text of the Violence in the Workplace Regulations filed with the Nova Scotia Registry of Regulations as N.S. Reg. 209/2007.
- Violence Prevention - PEI -
Information on violence prevention in the workplace
- Bullying in the Workplace - Ontario
A
handbook for the workplace
- Personal relationship violence in the workplace - Ontario -
Handbook
- Violence Prevention in the Work Place - Canada
Part XX of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations - Violence Prevention in the Work Place prescribes steps that federally-regulated employers must implement in their work place to protect employees against violence.
- Violence-Harassment at Work - Alberta -
Preventing violence and harassment at the workplace
- Workplace Bullying Institute
To raise awareness of, and create a public dialogue about Workplace Bullying.
- Conflict Help Center
This site emerged out of the need to find high quality resources on various aspects of conflict management and resolution, either at work or in the family. After collecting all kinds of conflict related materials, it was decided to make it all available on the web, free of charge.
- kickbully.com How to fight a workplace bully
Is there someone at your workplace who makes you feel anxious, frustrated or angry? Does that person seem intent on controlling your behavior against your will? Does he belittle, embarrass or even humiliate you?
- Workplace Violence Understanding the law Ontario
This guide explains workplace violence and harassment requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Workplace Violence News
Workplace Violence News searches for the latest articles and resources on workplace violence, workplace bullying, healthcare violence, school & campus violence and stalking.
- Violence in the Workplace - CCOHS
This service is a comprehensive and easy to search compilation of the full text of Canadian health, safety and environmental legislation and critical guidelines and codes of practice from all jurisdictions. All the legislation is compiled into one convenient location and is regularly updated with amendments highlighted.
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- LinkUp Employment Services - Canada
Link Up Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities is a charitable, not-for-profit employment services agency with a head office in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, and branch offices in Woodbridge, Ontario, Winnipeg, Manitoba and Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Thinking Outside The Box
This site is for anyone who wants to support employment for persons with disabilities. It is for employers, job seekers, employees, and union representatives looking for information about making workplaces more accessible and inclusive.
- Disability-Related Policy in Canada
This website will represent a unique collaboration between researchers and members of the disability community around Disability-Related Policy in Canada.
- Diversity in the Workplace
10 Ways to Welcome Workers with Disabilities
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This website is an opportunity for people with disabilities and the broader community to engage in dialogue around issues that matter to all of us
- Perspectives on Labour and Income - Disability in the workplace
This quarterly publication brings together and analyzes a wide range of labour and income data
- Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
To increase awareness of rights and responsibilities, so blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted individuals can have equal access to the benefits and opportunities of society.
- Myth Busters
Myths about hiring persons with disabilities
- Research Action Alliance on the Consequences of Work Injury - Ontario
Research Action Alliance on the Consequence of Work Injury: Injured workers, community representatives and academics working together for justice
- SPARC BC
Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) has been working with communities on Accessibility, Community Development Education, Income Security, and Community Social Planning since 1966. We are a non-partisan, charitable organization.
- EMPLOYMENT: Canadian Paraplegic Association - CPA
Canadian Paraplegic Association's Mission Statement To assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self reliance and full community participation.
- Practical Guide for Employment Accommodation for People with Disabilities
DAWN (DisAbled Women's Network) Ontario is a feminist cross-disability organization working towards access, equity, & full participation of Women with disAbilities through public education, coalition-building, lobbying, self-advocacy, resource development and information and communication technology.
- Advancing the Inclusion of People with Disabilities (2008)
The Government of Canada is committed to helping make Canada a truly accessible society for all Canadians.
- Abilities Canada
Abilities Canada - Abilities Magazine
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The Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) is a non-partisan, charitable organization that was established in 1966. SPARC BC focuses on social justice issues and works together with communities
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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
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- Know Your Rights - Ontario
Published by Ontario Federation of Labour
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PovNet provides online tools that facilitate communication, community and access to information around poverty-related issues in British Columbia and Canada.
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Government of Canada website
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers of its member states in common action to promote decent work throughout the world.
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This documentation deals with private sector minimum employment standards in Canada. It deals with issues such as the minimum age for employment, hours of work and overtime pay, minimum wages, equal pay, and more.
- Work Rights - Canada
WorkRights gives you a chance to access the latest information on the labour codes to your province, and to compare practices in your region with those of other provinces and territories in Canada.
- 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.
- The Calgary Workers' Resources Centre
The Calgary Workers' Resources Centre will work to build the capacity of Calgarians to understand and achieve their benefits and entitlements of employment.
- Unemployed Workers Help Centre - Saskatchewan
The Unemployed Workers Help Centre (UWHC) is a non-profit organization providing information and advocacy services on Employment Insurance. Our services are open to everyone in need and no fees are charged for any service.
- RateMyEmployer.ca Employer ratings by employees
Who said background checks and Pre-Employment Screenings should be reserved to employers only?
- Wage Earner Protection Program - Canada All Provinces
The Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) compensates eligible workers for unpaid wages, vacation, severance and termination pay they are owed when their employer declares bankruptcy or becomes subject to a receivership under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Your Rights - Ontario
Workers' Action Centre Pamphlet summary of rights
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