Difference between revisions of "Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)"

*''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: 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: www.laws.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: www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.401/

*''Employment Insurance Act'', RSC 1996, c 23, outlines the requirements and qualifications for Employment Insurance. Website: www.laws.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: www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/p-8.6