workplace rights Flashcards

1
Q

how many workers fall under provincial in Canada

A

92%

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2
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if rights are violated.. you can do two things

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-go to ministry of Labour (investigate complaints)
-SOME CITIES have workers centres

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3
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common law of employment consists of

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-the duty of obedience and loyalty (cannot disagree with employer)
-when fired can try to justify their dismissle (takes long time)

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4
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Human rights law

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-cannot be discriminated against
-duties of accommodation with respect to disability

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5
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if human rights have been violated

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go to PROVINCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISION
(real limitations and are lacking the help that needs to be provided)

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6
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health and safelty legislation 3 R’s

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Rights to participate
Right to know
Right to refuse (most important)

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7
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if the 3 R’s are broken where can you go

A

Workplace Safety and Health unit

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8
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Pay equity Legislation

A

equal pay to work equal value

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