Employment Law
Use the resources below to find reputable information on employment (or labour) law, the branch of provincial and federal law that deals with the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers before, during, and after employment.
Employment Law Primers
Rights and Responsibilities
In BC, the Employment Standards Act is the piece of legislation that sets the minimum standards for wages and working conditions in the majority of workplaces within British Columbia. For Government of Canada jobs as well as those in any federally regulated workplace (e.g., banks, telecommunications, air transportation, etc.), it is the Canada Labour Code that sets these standards.
Canadian Labour Law Reporter
331.0971 C73c
Comprehensive reference resource on employment law in Canada. Updated bi-weeekly.
Occupational Health and Safety
Handi-Guide to British Columbia's OH & S Regulation
363.11026 B8622h
Practical guide to following work safety rules.
Discrimination and Harrassment
Avoiding Workplace Discrimination: A Guide for Employers and Employees
331.133 H31a
2015
Step-by-step guide to ensure that employers and employees know how to steer clear of discriminatory practices.
Dispute Resolution Process
Canadian Labour Arbitration
331.8914 B87c3
Comprehensive reference resource on labour arbitration in Canada. Updated three times annually.