Employment Standards Publications - Labour Standards
The following information is a reproduction of Labour Standards publications which summarize the information contained in Part III of the Canada Labour Code. Each pamphlet has an LT-XXX-XX-XX publication number and this number is necessary to order a copy of the publication from:
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While these publications provide basic information, they are not intended to replace the actual text of Part III of the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Labour Standards Regulations and other related regulations. Copies of the Code and the Regulations can be found in most public libraries or by contacting:
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- Annual Vacations (LT-030-08-10)
Information regarding vacation entitlement and pay.
- Bereavement Leave (LT-033-06-09)
Information regarding leave entitlements (paid and unpaid) when a family member of an employee dies. Includes the definition of "family member" and the conditions to be met for the employee to be eligible to take this leave.
- Compassionate Care Leave (LT-172-08-10)
Information regarding the ability to take leave of up to 8 weeks to care for a dying family member. Includes the definition of "family member" and the conditions to be met for the employee to be eligible to take this leave.
- Complaint Labour Standards (LT-124-08-09E)
Here is how a file will be handled by the Labour Program of Human Resources and Social Development Canada.
- Complaint of Unjust Dismissal (LT-125-08-10)
Employees who believe that they have been unjustly dismissed by an employer may decide to file a complaint pursuant to Part III of the Canada Labour Code.
- Compliance Policy (LT-080-09-00)
This policy is designed to support voluntary compliance through education and consultation while ensuring that enforcement, when required, is fair, foreseable and nationally consistent.
- Deductions from Wages (LT-177-06-12E)
Explains what types of deductions are permitted to be taken from an employee's wages.
- Federal Jurisdiction Workplace Survey (LT-248-07-11)
Targeting industries under the jurisdiction of Part III of the Canada Labour Code (e.g. banking, broadcasting, telecommunications and air, rail, road and pipeline transportation), the Federal Jurisdiction Workplace Survey (2008) queried employers about their workforce and workplace policies and reported on these issues: number and type of employers and employees; collective bargaining; working hours; salaries, leaves and non-wage benefits; retirement; working environment; and productivity.
- Filing of Orders in Federal Court (LT-126-08-10)
Part III of the Canada Labour Code provides workers and employers under federal jurisdiction with a simple but effective administrative procedure to resolve disputes about the non-payment of wages and other amounts under the Code.
- General Holidays (LT-031-08-10)
Information including a list of general holidays, entitlement to a paid holiday, special provisions for work on a general holiday and in continuous operations.
- General Holidays - Continuous Operations (LT-123-06-12E)
More detailed information specific to general holiday entitlement in operations which are carried on without regard to Sundays or public holidays, such as road transport and broadcasting.
- Hours of Work (LT-036-08-10)
General information regarding standard hours after which overtime is payable, as well as maximum weekly hours. Also provides an overview of averaging of hours and modified work schedules.
- Hours of Work - Motor Transport (LT-040-06-12E)
Information specific to hours of work for employees in the road transport industry such as bus drivers, city drivers and highway drivers.
- Keeping of Records (LT-118-08-10)
Explains the employer's obligations to keep written records and enumerates the type of information required, as well as the length of time the employer is required to retain written records.
- Labour Standards and Compliance (LT-085-10-07)
This regulatory program is based on Part III of the Canada Labour Code.
- Maternity-Related Reassignment and Leave, Maternity Leave and Parental Leave (LT-173-12-12E)
Information regarding the rights of a pregnant employee who feels her job poses a risk to her health or that of her foetus or nursing child (see also our Occupational Health and Safety publication "Pamphlet 5: Pregnant and Nursing Employees"). In addition, provides information on maternity leave provisions, parental leave provisions, and job-related protections surrounding all birth-related leaves under the Canada Labour Code, Part III.
- Minimum Wages (LT-029-08-10)
Information regarding minimum wages, including special provision for apprentices, employment under 17 years of age, room and board, and reporting pay.
- Notice relating to the Canada Labour Code – Part III (LT-138-06-12E)
- Progressive Discipline (LT-116-03-07)
Provides information to assist workplace partners in the use of progressive discipline in order to improve performance or behaviour.
- Referee Hearings (LT-128-08-10)
Part III of the Canada Labour Code provides workers and employers under federal jurisdiction with a simple but effective administrative procedure to resolve disputes about the non-payment of wages and other amounts under the Code.
- Reservist Leave (LT-200-06-12E)
Information about job protection for employees who are members of the reserve force while they are absent from their civilian employment to take part in official military operations or annual training.
- Sexual Harassment (LT-039-08-10)
Explains the employer's obligation to institute a sexual harassment policy in the workplace.
- Sick Leave and Work-Related Illness and Injury Leave (LT-034-03-13E)
Information regarding sick leave entitlements, length of leave, conditions to be met for eligibility. Also provides general information on the employer's obligation to subscribe to a wage replacement plan that pays at least as much as the provincial workers' compensation plan, as well as return-to-work provisions.
- Summary of Part III of the Canada Labour Code (LT-136-12-12E)
Provides a general overview of provisions of the Canada Labour Code, Part III, as well as a description of industries and operations which fall within the federal jurisdiction.
- Terminations (LT-171-12-12E)
Information on the employer's obligations in terminating an employee, including group termination (termination of 50 or more employees), notice and severance pay, and conditions to be met for the employee to be eligible.
- Unjust Dismissal (LT-035-06-09)
Explains the procedure for filing an unjust dismissal complaint, eligibility requirements to be met, and what to expect through the process, including the role of the adjudicator. Case studies are also provided to demonstrate how this legislation has been applied and interpreted in the past.
- Unjust Dismissal Hearings (LT-127-08-10)
Part III of the Canada Labour Code provides workers and employers under federal jurisdiction with a simple but effective administrative procedure to resolve unjust dismissal disputes.
- Unjust Dismissal - A Guide to the Hearing Process (LT-242-05-10)
A step-by-step guide to representing yourself in an unjust dismissal complaint proceeding under Part III of the Canada Labour Code.
- Unjust Dismissal - Mediation Process (LT-097-08-10)
Explains the use of mediation by Labour inspectors to resolve complaints of unjust dismissal.
- Wage Earner Protection Program (LT-199-02-12)
Provides a general overview of the program that protects workers' wages.
- Wage Recovery (LT-038-06-12E)
Explains provisions for issuance of payment orders or notices of unfounded complaint by inspectors, and the rights of appeal by the affected parties.