What is the purpose of the Employment standards Act (ESA)?
To set out the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers in workplaces
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Are part time workers covered by the ESA?
Yes. Examples of part-time positions young workers frequently hold that are covered by the ESA include jobs in retail stores, restaurants, hotels and construction sites.
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What is a joint health and safety Committee and how many members must it have?
it is a committee of at least two people, who's primary role is to identify workplace health and safety problems and bring them to the attention of the employer
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Are there rules in the ESA about wage increases?
The ESA does not address wage increases, it only provides guidelines for minimum wage
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what is the minimum amount of vacation days a company is obligated to give it's workers after 12 months of employment?
Most employees are entitled to a minimum of two weeks of vacation with pay after each 12 months of employment, starting from the date they are hired.
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What is WHMIS?
Canada-wide system designed to give employers and workers information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
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How many consistent hours is an employee allowed to work before leaving from a break?
An Employee must not work for more then 5 hours in a row without getting a 30 minute meal break
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How much advanced notice must an employee receive before they are laid off?
Typically, an employer must give you 1 weeks notice for every year you have worked at the company/organization (max 8 weeks notice)
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Is a worker still paid if he refuses to work due to unsafe working conditions?
Yes, workers will be payed their regular rate
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Who sets the standards for the training of workplaces with 20 or more workers?
Standards for the training are set by the Ministry of Labor
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What is the difference between a Lockout and a strike?
A strike is a collective action by employees to stop or curtail work while a lockout is were an employer closes a workplace, suspends work or refuses to continue employing a number of employees during a labour dispute
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Can an employer discipline a worker for refusing to work under any health or safety condition, no matter how little?
No. The employer is prohibited from penalizing, dismissing, disciplining, suspending or threatening to do any of these things to a worker who has sought enforcement of the OHSA
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Are all workers eligible to take public holidays off?
No, Employees who are employed in a hospital, hotel, motel, tourist resort, restaurant or job which requires "continuous operation" may be required to work on Public Holidays
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In what 2 scenarios does the employee have to inform their employer they are quitting the job?
If the employee is leaving due to pregnancy and parental leave provisions they must inform there employer
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Can another worker be asked to do the work that was previously refused due to unsafe working conditions?
Yes While waiting for the inspector to investigate and give a decision on the refusal, the employer or supervisor can ask another worker to do the work that was previously refused.