Fact Sheet
Other Government SupportEmployment Standards legislation does not cover all issues in the workplace. Employers and employees often ask questions better answered by another government agency or department.
Who do employers and employees contact with concerns about safety in the workplace?
Workplace Safety and Health is responsible for protecting the health and safety of workers on the job.
Workplace Safety and Health Who do employers or employees contact when someone is hurt at work?
Whenever necessary, appropriate medical attention should be called for immediately. The injury should also be reported to the Workers Compensation Board (WCB). The WCB is an insurance program paid for by employers that provides benefits for workplace injuries or illnesses. Who do employees contact for help to appeal a decision by the Workers Compensation Board?
The Worker Advisor Office provides free, confidential advice, help, and in some cases, representation to workers and/or their dependants who have claims with the Workers Compensation Board. The Worker Advisor Office is not part of WCB. Who do employers or employees contact with questions about discrimination or human rights?
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission protects people in Manitoba from discrimination in various areas, including the workplace. The Human Rights Code has regulations that prevent people from being discriminated against on the basis of certain characteristics, including family status, source of income, sexual orientation, race, gender, age, disability, or religion. Who do employers or employees contact about collective bargaining, unfair labour practices or lack of union representation?
The Manitoba Labour Board settles labour relations disputes between employers, employees and unions, helping them communicate and work toward agreement. The board is also the final level of appeal for decisions made by Employment Standards. The board tries to mediate disputes, but also has a formal process similar to a court, where it hears arguments from the employers, employees, or unions. Generally, the board’s decision is the final level of appeal. Who do employers and employees working under federal jurisdiction contact about employment standards?There are some workplaces that fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government. For more information see the Who is Covered by Employment Standards page. Federal employment standards legislation is enforced by the Canada Labour Program.
Canada Labour Program Who do employers and employees contact about employment insurance and records of employment?Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills. EI benefits may also be available to Canadians who are sick, pregnant, or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death. For information about records of employment or EI benefits, contact:
Employment Insurance Who do employees contact about immigrating to Manitoba to work and live?Manitoba Immigration has information about applying to work and live in Manitoba and about free services available to newcomers after they arrive, to help adjust, improve English language skills, and find a job.
Manitoba Immigration Who do employees contact when their employer files bankruptcy?The Government of Canada created the Wage Earner Protection Program for employees who have been terminated because their employer is bankrupt or in receivership. This program provides eligible employees with benefits under Service Canada’s Employment Insurance Program.
Service Canada For more information contact Employment Standards:Phone: 204-945-3352 or toll free in Canada 1-800-821-4307 Fax: 204-948-3046 Website: www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards This is a general overview and the information used is subject to change. For detailed information, please refer to current legislation including The Employment Standards Code, The Construction Industry Wages Act , The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, or contact Employment Standards.
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Date Published: April 14, 2020 |
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