workplace rights Flashcards
how many workers fall under provincial in Canada
92%
if rights are violated.. you can do two things
-go to ministry of Labour (investigate complaints)
-SOME CITIES have workers centres
common law of employment consists of
-the duty of obedience and loyalty (cannot disagree with employer)
-when fired can try to justify their dismissle (takes long time)
Human rights law
-cannot be discriminated against
-duties of accommodation with respect to disability
if human rights have been violated
go to PROVINCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISION
(real limitations and are lacking the help that needs to be provided)
health and safelty legislation 3 R’s
Rights to participate
Right to know
Right to refuse (most important)
if the 3 R’s are broken where can you go
Workplace Safety and Health unit
Pay equity Legislation
equal pay to work equal value