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*''Canada Labour Code'', RSC 1985, c L-2, sets out minimum employment standards for federal employees including standards governing collective bargaining and occupational health and safety. There are three general parts to the Act: Part I: Industrial Relations, Part II: Occupational Health and Safety, and Part III: Standard Hours, Wages, Vacations and Holidays. Website: http://www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/index.html | *''Canada Labour Code'', RSC 1985, c L-2, sets out minimum employment standards for federal employees including standards governing collective bargaining and occupational health and safety. There are three general parts to the Act: Part I: Industrial Relations, Part II: Occupational Health and Safety, and Part III: Standard Hours, Wages, Vacations and Holidays. Website: http://www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/index.html | ||
*''Canadian Human Rights Act'', RSC 1985, c H-6, covers discrimination in the workplace and the procedure for adjudication before the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Website: | *''Canadian Human Rights Act'', RSC 1985, c H-6, covers discrimination in the workplace and the procedure for adjudication before the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/h-6/ | ||
*''Employment Equity Act'', RSC 1995, c 44, helps achieve equality in the workplace with particular attention to inequalities that exist for women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Website: | *''Employment Equity Act'', RSC 1995, c 44, helps achieve equality in the workplace with particular attention to inequalities that exist for women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-5.401/index.html | ||
*''Employment Insurance Act'', RSC 1996, c 23, outlines the requirements and qualifications for Employment Insurance. Website: | *''Employment Insurance Act'', RSC 1996, c 23, outlines the requirements and qualifications for Employment Insurance. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.6/ | ||
*''Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act'', RSC 2000, c 5, protects personal information collected and distributed electronically for employees in federal jurisdiction. Website: | *''Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act'', RSC 2000, c 5, protects personal information collected and distributed electronically for employees in federal jurisdiction. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/ENG/ACTS/P-8.6/index.html | ||
=== 2. Provincial Legislation – Employees === | === 2. Provincial Legislation – Employees === | ||
*''Employment Standards Act'', RSBC l996, c 113, (''ESA'') sets out minimum employment standards for provincial employees. On May 30, 2019, the Employment Standards Amendment Act received Royal Assent, and amendments set out therein are now in force. Website: | *''Employment Standards Act'', RSBC l996, c 113, (''ESA'') sets out minimum employment standards for provincial employees. On May 30, 2019, the Employment Standards Amendment Act received Royal Assent, and amendments set out therein are now in force. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_96113_01 | ||
*''Employment Standards Regulation'', BC Reg 396/95, includes provisions on scope of coverage and the penalty regime. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/loo97/loo97/396_95 | *''Employment Standards Regulation'', BC Reg 396/95, includes provisions on scope of coverage and the penalty regime. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/loo97/loo97/396_95 | ||
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*''Labour Relations Code'', RSBC 1996, c 244, deals with union membership, collective bargaining, and the role of the Labour Relations Board. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96244_01 | *''Labour Relations Code'', RSBC 1996, c 244, deals with union membership, collective bargaining, and the role of the Labour Relations Board. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96244_01 | ||
*''Workers’ Compensation Act'', RSBC | *''Workers’ Compensation Act'', RSBC 2019, c 1, governing Act of the Workers’ Compensation Board. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/19001_00 | ||
*''Personal Information Protection Act'', SBC 2003, c 63, sets out ground rules for how private sector and not-for-profit organizations may collect, use, or disclose information about an individual. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_03063_01 | *''Personal Information Protection Act'', SBC 2003, c 63, sets out ground rules for how private sector and not-for-profit organizations may collect, use, or disclose information about an individual. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_03063_01 | ||
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*The Employment Standards Branch publishes the Employment Standards Act Interpretation Guidelines Manual. The Manual sets out the ESB`s interpretation of the Act and Regulations. The manual is published online at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/forms-resources/igm | *The Employment Standards Branch publishes the Employment Standards Act Interpretation Guidelines Manual. The Manual sets out the ESB`s interpretation of the Act and Regulations. The manual is published online at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/forms-resources/igm | ||
*Lexis Advance Quicklaw publishes Canada Wrongful Dismissal Quantums | *Lexis Advance Quicklaw publishes Canada Wrongful Dismissal Quantums, which summarizes wrongful dismissal awards organized according to occupation and duration of employment. The Quantums are available online to those with a subscription at https://advance.lexis.com/api/permalink/0d69f961-3512-4e11-a43e-15a0e8f7cdf7/?context=1505209 | ||
*Carswell hosts an online Wrongful Dismissal Database. The database calculates average notice period awards from precedential cases. Reports can be purchased individually or by subscription. The database is accessible online at: http://www.wrongfuldismissaldatabase.com | *Carswell hosts an online Wrongful Dismissal Database. The database calculates average notice period awards from precedential cases. Reports can be purchased individually or by subscription. The database is accessible online at: http://www.wrongfuldismissaldatabase.com | ||
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| online = [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Website] | | online = [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Website] | ||
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The other Branch in the Lower Mainland is located in Langley | The other Branch in the Lower Mainland is located in Langley. | ||
=== Employment Standards General Inquiry Line === | === Employment Standards General Inquiry Line === | ||
