Human Resources 101

Employment Standards:

Information on laws and regulations dealing with hours of work, minimum wage, vacation, overtime, rest periods, and more.

Alberta Human Resources and Employment – Employment Standards

British Columbia Ministry of Skills Development & Labour – Employment Standards

Manitoba Employment Standards Branch

New Brunswick Department of Training and Employment Development – Employment Standards

Newfoundland & Labrador Labour Standards Division:

Northwest Territories Labour Standards Information

Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division

Ontario Ministry of Labour – Employment Standards Program

Prince Edward Island – Employment Standards Board

Quebec Commission des Normes du Travail

Quebec’s Employment Standards in English

Saskatchewan Labour Standards

Labour Relations:

Most Canadian employees are covered by provincial labour law. However, about ten percent fall under federal labour law: the Canada Labour Code. Use the links below to find a province’s labour law or view the federal code.

Canada Labour Code

Alberta Labour Relations Code

British Columbia Labour Relations Code

Manitoba Labour Relations Act

New Brunswick Industrial Relations Act

Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Act

Ontario Labour Relations Act

Prince Edward Island Labour Act (pdf file)

Quebec Labour Code

Saskatchewan Trade Union Act