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Canada Workplace Standards
Information about federal and provincial labour laws, workplace standards, federal health and safety standards and labour relations programs.
Ontario's Human Rights Code
It applies to both the private and the public sector and to the conduct of individuals. Discrimination in employment is prohibited on 15 grounds: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, same-sex partnership status, family status, or disability.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Ontario is the first province and one of the first jurisdictions in the world to enact specific legislation establishing a goal and time-frame for accessibility. It is also the first jurisdiction to legislate accessibility reporting and to establish standards so people with disabilities can participate more actively in their communities. This is how the government is making Ontario more accessible by 2025.
The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Ontario)
It deals with the rights of employees to unionize and the collective bargaining process.
Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario)
It promotes a safe and healthy workplace and prevents work-related accidents and diseases.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (Ontario)
It covers the compensation and rehabilitation of workers who are injured or who contract a disease related to the workplace.
Pay Equity Act (Ontario)
Equal pay for work of equal value
Employment Equity Act (Federal)
It requires employers to identify workplace barriers and develop equity plans for four designated groups - women, aboriginal peoples (including Indian, Inuit, and Metis), persons with disabilities, and visible minorities to improve their representation in the workplace.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
(PIPEDA)
Privacy laws in Canada currently cover employment information of workers who are federally regulated, are private sector workers located in one of the three provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec with provincial laws, or are public sector employees in most provinces.
PIPEDA fair information principles - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
PIPEDA fair information principles - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Ontario Ministry of Labour
The Ministry develops and enforces labour legislation. Their mission is to advance safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) - Ontario
It is an independent trust agency that administers compensation and no-fault insurance for Ontario workplaces.
Service Canada
It provides Canadians with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
HRPA advances the professionalization of HR and acknowledgment of the profession as a key driver of organizational success. It provides various training and programs to help HR professionals in HR Career.
National Payroll Institute (NPI)
The NPI works with employers and governments to make payroll legislation and administration more efficient and effective. Under the tab of resources, HR&Payroll practitioners can find useful information.
Payroll Deductions Online Calculator （PDOC）
It is provided by CRA. Employers can use it to calculate federal, provincial (except for Quebec), and territorial payroll deductions. The users assume the risks associated with using this calculator.
Educational Resources
It is provided by Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Ontario. The educational resources help explain rights and obligations under the ESA Ontario.