Employees are covered by provincial labour legislation unless the company operates in the communications, finance or transport industries. Employees of those industries, plus employees of the federal government are usually covered by the Canada Labour Code. Employment law is complex and differs from province to province. Every labor jurisdiction has laws governing the employer/employee relationship and you should familiarize yourself with the basic employment laws in your area. There is significant information available on the internet via well organized, easy to navigate government websites. Here are some you will find useful:
