Boards and Committees

• Labour Management Review Committee
  
  
• Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health
  
  
• Minimum Wage Board
  
  
• Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation (CAALL)
  
  
• Construction Wages Board

Comprehensive changes to Employment Standards Code passed by Manitoba Legislature

News Release: Legislation to Include Three New, Unpaid Family Responsibility/Sick Days, New Protection for Children

News Release and Backgrounder, November 17, 2006

Labour Management Review Committee Report - November 9, 2006
Labour Management Review Committee Report - May 18, 2006

The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act

Employment Standards Code Review

The October 2005 speech from the Throne announced that the Manitoba Government would introduce amendments to the Province's Employment Standards Code in the 2005/06 session of the Legislature.

In a November 10, 2005 Press Release, Minister Nancy Allan invited stakeholders and the public to share their views on the Code and suggestions on improving the Code to:

• reflect the realities of today's economy by increasing flexibility and modernizing coverage, compliance and protection
• reflect the changing face of today's labour force and the demands on today's families

The specific areas addressed in the review are outlined in the Discussion Guide, "Employment Standards for Modern Workplaces and Modern Families".

A public consultation process generated 38 oral presentations at 5 public meetings held throughout the province and 70 written submissions.

Written submissions can be viewed here.

A summary report by the Chairperson of the Employment Standards Code Review based on the input received at the public meetings can be accessed here.

Option for legislative change currently under review.