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Introduction to Labour Law: Understanding Government Roles in Employee Rights

This introduction to Labour Law explores the essential role of provincial and federal governments in regulating workplace standards. It emphasizes that both employees and employers deserve rights and satisfaction within the workplace. The discussion highlights the importance of ensuring a safe working environment, where employees can perform their jobs without fear of hazards or abuses. Understanding these regulations is crucial for fostering a fair and healthy workplace for all.

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Introduction to Labour Law: Understanding Government Roles in Employee Rights

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  1. Intro to Labour Law

    The Government and the Workplace
  2. Who? The provincial and federal governments are involved in regulating employee standards in the workplace Both employee and employer deserve satisfaction Works wanted to know they were safe at work and had rights
  3. Dangers? Specifically in the early 20th century, many jobs performed had dangers to ones health, well being, and even life. Getting injured on the job and not being compensated for it Working too many hours Not enough money to support oneself Bad working conditions
  4. The Beginning of Change 1880’s – Factory Act – Prohibited child (Boys under 12, girls under 14) labour in factories in Quebec and Ontario. This was not well enforced. 1909 – Workmen’s Compensation Act – If you were injured on the job, you would be compensated 1935 – Ontario Industrial Standards Act – Set minimum wages and work standards
  5. Main Employment Standards Concern Regular and overtime hours of work Minimum wage Time off for holidays and in lieu of working a holiday Meal Breaks Minimum time off between work shifts Equal Pay for men and women Non discrimination Pregnancy, adoption, and parental leave (generally unpaid) Severance pay The right to refuse unsafe work Minimum notice
  6. Employment Standards Legislation Canada Labour Code cover working conditions internationally or interprovincial Employment Standards Act (ESA) is in Ontario- Keeps employees in good working conditions- Limits employer’s options when it comes to setting terms of employment. Any employer found not following the legislation can be taken to court.
  7. FYI….. The minimum wage in Ontario in 2003 was $6.85. In 1965, the minimum wage was the equivalent of $6.00 in 2003 dollars; in 1995, it was the equivalent of $7.89 in 2003 dollars…
  8. Safety in the Workplace A study in 1999 suggested that a total of 1,000,000 works were injured each year on the job – This translate to 1 injury per 16 workers in a workplace The same study also stated that there were 3 fatal injuries per working day in 1997 Young workers – those between 15-24 – were at a greater risk than any other group, making up 1/3 of workplace injuries. In 1998, 116 young people died on the job YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK
  9. WSIB Workplace Safety and Insurance Board http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=Qf_LWq88H5I&feature=fvwp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5kiz7GhJt0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmnxMBNDwws&feature=related
  10. Human Rights Code The Charter of Rights and Freedoms prevents you from being declined a position or fired from a job due to: …Race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital statues, same sex partnership status, family status or disability.
  11. Tomorrow…. Organizing the Workforce Unions Safety THAT’S ALL FOLKS
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