Federally Regulated Workplaces
These institutions offer essential financial services like credit, savings, and investing to the general public.
Bank(s)
Its primary purpose is to provide minimum or basic standards of compensation and conditions of employment
What is the purpose of the Employment Standards Act
These are the main steps in a trial process.
Proceedings
Works under the employers directions and receives benefits like vacation pay and overtime ?
Employee
This type of law is made by legislatures and contains the main legal requirements.
What is Statute Law?
This public service network has offices and carriers across the country which receive, transport and deliver letters and parcels across Canada.
Canada Post
8 consecutive hours off work between shifts and 32 consecutive hours off every workweek
What are hours free from work
This is the main role of the plaintiff.
Complainant
This type of worker works independently, decides how to complete tasks, and doesn’t get employee benefits.
Independent Contractor (IC)
Under the British North America Act (1867), this level of government covers about 90% of employees in Canada.
What is the Provincial Government?
An agency that facilitates the flow of legitimate travelers and trade across specific boundaries between countries or provinces.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Right to reinstatement, right to salary plus increases, right to retain benefits, right to vacation entitlement, right to be free from reprisal, right to accrue seniority
What are employee rights during statutory leaves
The alternative dispute resolution adr.
Mediation
This legal test checks how much control an employer has over the worker?
Control
This Act sets the minimum terms and conditions of work that apply to most employees in BC.
What is the Employment Standards Act?
These two institutions (1 federal institution and 1 special operating agency) are responsible for safeguarding our waters, ensuring the safety of waterborne vessels, and managing our ocean’s ecosystem, aquaculture, and resources.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada & Canadian Coast Guard
Supreme Court of Canada case regarding the tort of negligent misrepresentation
What is Queen v. Cognos
The main difference between negotiation and mediation.
Process
This test looks at whether a worker’s job is an essential part of the business?
Organization
This section of the Canadian Charter guarantees equality rights and protection against discrimination.
What is Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
This crown corporation is mandated to enable nuclear science technology for clean energy, and to contribute to the health of Canadians by fulfilling our nuclear waste and decommissioning responsibilities.
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Decisions are not appealable but may be subject to judicial review
What are Employment Standards Tribunal rulings
The role of the administrative tribunals.
Adjudication
The law may need this to better fit modern gig and remote work situations?
Reform
This legal principle means “stand by things decided” and ensures consistency in court rulings.
What is Stare Decisis?