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== A. Employment and Wrongful Dismissal Legislation ==
=== 1. Federal Legislation ===
*''Canada Labour Code'', RSC l985, c L-2, sets out minimum employment standards for federal employees including standards governing collective  bargaining and occupational health and safety. There are three general parts to the Act: Part I: Industrial Relations, Part II: Occupational  Health and Safety, and Part III: Standard Hours, Wages, Vacations and Holidays. Website: http://www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/index.html
*''Canadian Human Rights Act'', RSC 1985, c H-6, covers discrimination in the workplace and the procedure for adjudication before the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/H-6
*''Employment Equity Act'', RSC 1995, c 44, helps achieve equality in the workplace with particular attention to inequalities that exist for women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/e-5.401
*''Employment Insurance Act'', RSC 1996, c 23, outlines the requirements and qualifications for Employment Insurance. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/E-5.6/49004.html
*''Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act'', RSC 2000, c 5, protects personal information collected and distributed electronically for employees in federal jurisdiction. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/p-8.6
=== 2. Provincial Legislation – Employees ===
*''Employment Standards Act'', RSBC l996, c 113, (''ESA'') sets out minimum employment standards for provincial employees. Website: http://ww.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96113_01
*''Employment Standards Regulation'', BC Reg 396/95, includes provisions on scope of coverage and the penalty regime. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/11_396_95
*''Estate Administration Act'', RSBC 1996, c 122, deals with deceased workers’ wages. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96122_01
*''Human Rights Code'', RSBC l996, c 210, deals with discrimination in employment, among other things. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96210_01 
*''Labour Relations Code'', RSBC 1996, c 244, deals with union membership, collective bargaining, and the role of the Labour Relations Board. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96244_01
*''Workers’ Compensation Act'', RSBC l996, c 492, governing Act of the Workers’ Compensation Board. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96492_00 
*''Personal Information Protection Act'', SBC 2003, c 63, sets out ground rules for how private sector and not-for-profit organizations may collect, use, or disclose information about an individual. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_03063_01
=== 3. Provincial Legislation – Contractors ===
*''Builder’s Lien Act'', SBC l997, c 45, provides that a builder may file a lien against property for work and materials put into that property and sets out the procedure for filing a lien. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_97045_01
*''Repairers Lien Act'', RSBC l996, c 404, states that a repairer may put a lien on chattel for work and materials put into that chattel. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96404_01
*''Woodworker Lien Act'', RSBC l996, c 491, states that a woodworker may put a lien on logs or timber for work done or services performed. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96491_01
== B. Resources ==
=== 1. Books ===
*Howard A Levitt. ''The Law of Dismissal in Canada'', (Aurora, Ont: Canada Law Book, 2003). This textbook is used by Employment Standards Branch staff.
*Malcolm Mackillop. ''Damage Control: An Employer’s Guide to Just Cause Termination'', (Aurora, Ont: Canada Law Book, 1997).
*Ellen E Mole. ''The Wrongful Dismissal Handbook'', Second Edition (Scarborough: Butterworths, 2005).
=== 2. Other Resources ===
*The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC holds an Employment Law conference each year. Papers are published on topics of current interest, and can be found at most law libraries, or online for those with a subscription at: http://online.cle.bc.ca/
*The Employment Standards Branch publishes the Employment Standards Act Interpretation Guidelines Manual. The Manual sets out the ESB`s interpretation of the Act and Regulations. The manual is published online at: http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/igm/welcome.htm
== C. Referrals ==
=== Employment Standards Branch (Employees in Provincial Jurisdiction) ===
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| address = Lower Mainland Regional  Office <br /> 250 – 4600 Jacombs Road <br /> Richmond, B.C. V6V 3B1
| phone = (604) 660-4946 <br /> Fax: (604) 713-0450
| online = [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Website]
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=== Employment Standards General Inquiry Line ===
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| phone = '''(Prince George):''' (250) 612-4100 <br /> (Rest of B.C.): 1-800-663-3316 <br /> Fax: (250) 612-4121
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=== Labour Relations Board ===
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| address = (Union Enquiries: Provincial Jurisdiction) <br /> Suite 600 Oceanic Plaza <br /> 1066 West Hastings Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3X1
| phone = (604) 660-1300 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-1892
| online = [http://www.lrb.bc.ca Website]
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=== Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Labour Program ===
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| address = Labour Standards <br /> 125 East 10th Avenue <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1Z3
| phone = (604) 872-4384 <br /> Toll Free: 1-800-641-4049 <br /> Emergency: 1-800-641-4049 <br /> Fax: (604) 666-3166
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=== Canada Industrial Relations Board ===
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| address = (Union Enquiries: Federal Jurisdiction) <br /> Western Region Office <br /> Suite 501, 300 West Georgia Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6B 6B4
| phone = (604) 666-6002 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-575-9696 <br /> Fax: (604) 666-6071
| online = [http://www.cirb-ccri.gc.ca Website]
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=== Employment Standards Tribunal of British Columbia ===
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| address = Suite 650 Oceanic Plaza <br /> 1066 West Hastings Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3X1
| phone = (604) 775-3512 <br /> Fax: (604) 775-3372
| online = [http://www.bcest.bc.ca Website] <br /> E-mail: registrar.est@bcest.bc.ca
}}
=== B.C. Human Rights Tribunal ===
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| address = 1170 – 605 Robson Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5J3
| phone = (604) 775-2000 <br /> TTY: (604) 775-2021 <br /> Toll-free (in B.C.): 1-888-440-8844 <br /> Fax: (604) 775-2020
| online = [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca Website] <br /> E-mail: BCHumanRightsTribunal@gov.bc.ca
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=== Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. (WorkSafeBC - Head Office) ===
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| address = Main Building <br /> 6951 Westminster Highway <br /> Richmond, B.C. V7C 1C6
| phone = 604-276-3143
| online = [http://www.worksafebc.com Website]
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=== Canadian Human Rights Commission – British Columbia and Yukon ===
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| phone = Toll-free: 1-888-214-1090
| online = [http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca Website]
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=== West Coast Domestic Workers’ Association ===
{{ResourcesLSLAP_nodescription
| address = 302 – 119 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1S5
| phone = 604-669-4482 <br /> Toll-free: 1-888-669-4482 <br /> Fax: (604) 669-6456
| online = [http://www.wcdwa.ca Website] <br /> E-mail: info@wcdwa.ca
}}

Revision as of 17:27, 16 August 2016

LSLAP Manual
LSLAP Manual
This page is from the
Law Students' Legal
Advice Program Manual.
See the full contents.
LSLAP Manual
Introduction
Chapters
9. Employment Law
 · I. Introduction

 · II. Governing Legislation and Resources
 · III. Checklist
 · IV. Preliminary Matters
 · V. Employment Issues
 · VI. Remedies
 · VII. Strategies and Tips

 · Appendix A: Glossary
v • d • e



LSLAP Manual
LSLAP Manual
This page is from the
Law Students' Legal
Advice Program Manual.
See the full contents.
LSLAP Manual
Introduction
Chapters
9. Employment Law
 · I. Introduction

 · II. Governing Legislation and Resources
 · III. Checklist
 · IV. Preliminary Matters
 · V. Employment Issues
 · VI. Remedies
 · VII. Strategies and Tips

 · Appendix A: Glossary
v • d • e



A. Employment and Wrongful Dismissal Legislation

1. Federal Legislation

  • Canada Labour Code, RSC l985, c L-2, sets out minimum employment standards for federal employees including standards governing collective bargaining and occupational health and safety. There are three general parts to the Act: Part I: Industrial Relations, Part II: Occupational Health and Safety, and Part III: Standard Hours, Wages, Vacations and Holidays. Website: http://www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/index.html
  • Canadian Human Rights Act, RSC 1985, c H-6, covers discrimination in the workplace and the procedure for adjudication before the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/H-6
  • Employment Equity Act, RSC 1995, c 44, helps achieve equality in the workplace with particular attention to inequalities that exist for women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/e-5.401
  • Employment Insurance Act, RSC 1996, c 23, outlines the requirements and qualifications for Employment Insurance. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/E-5.6/49004.html
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, RSC 2000, c 5, protects personal information collected and distributed electronically for employees in federal jurisdiction. Website: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/p-8.6

2. Provincial Legislation – Employees

3. Provincial Legislation – Contractors

B. Resources

1. Books

  • Howard A Levitt. The Law of Dismissal in Canada, (Aurora, Ont: Canada Law Book, 2003). This textbook is used by Employment Standards Branch staff.
  • Malcolm Mackillop. Damage Control: An Employer’s Guide to Just Cause Termination, (Aurora, Ont: Canada Law Book, 1997).
  • Ellen E Mole. The Wrongful Dismissal Handbook, Second Edition (Scarborough: Butterworths, 2005).

2. Other Resources

  • The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC holds an Employment Law conference each year. Papers are published on topics of current interest, and can be found at most law libraries, or online for those with a subscription at: http://online.cle.bc.ca/
  • The Employment Standards Branch publishes the Employment Standards Act Interpretation Guidelines Manual. The Manual sets out the ESB`s interpretation of the Act and Regulations. The manual is published online at: http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/igm/welcome.htm

C. Referrals

Employment Standards Branch (Employees in Provincial Jurisdiction)

Online Website
Address Lower Mainland Regional Office
250 – 4600 Jacombs Road
Richmond, B.C. V6V 3B1
Phone (604) 660-4946
Fax: (604) 713-0450


Employment Standards General Inquiry Line

Online Website
Phone (Prince George): (250) 612-4100
(Rest of B.C.): 1-800-663-3316
Fax: (250) 612-4121


Labour Relations Board

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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Labour Program

Address Labour Standards
125 East 10th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1Z3
Phone (604) 872-4384
Toll Free: 1-800-641-4049
Emergency: 1-800-641-4049
Fax: (604) 666-3166


Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Employment Standards Tribunal of British Columbia

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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

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Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. (WorkSafeBC - Head Office)

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Canadian Human Rights Commission – British Columbia and Yukon

Online Website
Phone Toll-free: 1-888-214-1090


West Coast Domestic Workers’ Association

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