YOUR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE
LABOUR LAWS
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK
Even if you are not unionized in Ontario, you are protected by certain provincial labour laws. Know your rights!
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/00e41
https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK
It is the legal responsibility of your employer to create a safe work environment. Every worker has the right to know about any health and safety issues in their workplace. They also have the right to participate in health and safety inspections and evaluations of their workplace. And all workers have the right to refuse any work they deem to be unsafe.
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90o01
https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-occupational-health-and-safety-act
HARASSMENT
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK
UNPAID WORK
It is the legal responsibility of your employer to create a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. Employers have to follow the law, but we have to hold them accountable.
UNPAID WORK
AM I AN EMPLOYEE?
UNPAID WORK
It is the legal requirement of your employer to pay you for all work performed in fulfillment of your job requirements.. It is illegal to be required to work without pay.
AM I AN EMPLOYEE?
AM I AN EMPLOYEE?
AM I AN EMPLOYEE?
Know if you are an employee or an independent contractor. (self-employed workers who invoice their employers). If you are an employee, don't let your employer treat you like an independent contractor. Confused? Check out this link
https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/employee-status#section-3
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