Federally Regulated Workplaces
This type of institution offers essential financial services like credit, savings, and investing to the general public
Bank(s)
In BC there are 11 legislated days off
Statutory holidays
The civil litigation equivalent of a "plaintiff"
Claimant
Works under the employer's direction and receives benefits like vacation pay and overtime
Employee
This type of law is made by legislatures and contains the main legal requirements
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
Hours free from work
The first step in pre-trial proceedings where relevant documents are uncovered, and witnesses are examined
Discovery
This type of worker is self-employed, decides how to complete tasks, and does not get employee benefits
Independent Contractor (IC)
Under the British North America Act (1867), this level of government covers about 90% of employees in Canada
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
Employee rights during statutory leaves
A process for resolving disputes where a neutral outsider facilitates communication between two parties without making a decision
Mediation
The test for an employment relationship
Control Test
This Act sets the minimum terms and conditions of work that apply to most employees in BC
The Employment Standards Act
This institution is responsible for managing our ocean’s ecosystem, aquaculture, and resources
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Supreme Court of Canada case regarding the tort of negligent misrepresentation
Queen v. Cognos
The purpose of pre-trial proceedings
An opportunity to settle
A test that looks at whether a company has indirect or direct control over management of a business
Organization test
This section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees equality rights and protection against discrimination
Section 15
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
Employment Standards Tribunal Rulings
The name for the process of resolving disputes outside of the courts
Alternative Dispute Resolution
A change in law, usually for the better (ex. passing new laws to better fit modern gig and remote work situations)
Legal reform
This legal principle means “stand by things decided” and ensures consistency in court rulings
Stare Decisis