Other Government Support
Who do employers and employees contact with concerns about safety in the workplace?
The Workplace Safety and Health Division is responsible for protecting the health and safety of workers on the job, and protecting the public from unsafe building equipment. It also licenses tradespeople in the province.The Workplace Safety and Health Division focuses on prevention to reduce workplace and public hazards through education, training, working with employers and employees and inspections or investigations.
Division staff can be contacted at:
Workplace Safety and Health Division
200-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
Phone: 204-945-3446
Toll free 1-800-282-8069
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/
Who do employers or employees contact when someone is hurt at work?
Appropriate medical attention should be called for immediately. Then, employers should call the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) . The WCB is a workplace injury and disability insurance program for workers and employers, paid for by employers.Contact WCB staff at:
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
333 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4W3
Phone: 204-954-4321
Toll free in Canada 1-800 362-3340
E-mail wcb@wcb.mb.ca
Web: www.wcb.mb.ca
Who do employees contact for help with a decision from 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.Contact Worker Advisor Office staff at:
Worker Advisor Office
Room 406 - 401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
Phone; 204-945-5787
Toll free in Manitoba 1-800-282-8069
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/wao/
Who do employers or employees contact with questions about discrimination or human rights?
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission protects people from many types of discrimination, including in the workplace. The Human Rights Code basically says that a person cannot be discriminated against because of their race, age, disability, religion or another group stereotype.Contact them at:
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
7th Floor-175 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R8
Phone: 204-945-3007
Toll free 1-888-884-8681
E-mail: hrc@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/hrc/
Who do employers or employees contact about on 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 the Employment Standards Branch. 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.Contact the Manitoba Labour Board staff at:
Manitoba Labour Board
500 - 175 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R8
Phone: 204-945-3783
E-mail mlb@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/labour/labbrd/
Who do employers and employees working under federal jurisdiction contact about employment standards?
There are some workplaces that fall under the jurisdiction on 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.Contact Canada Labour at:
| Canada Labour Program 391 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P4 Phone: 204-983-6375 Toll free 1 800 641-4049 |
Mail: P.O. Box 8850 Winnipeg, MB R3C 3E6 |
Who do employers and employees contact about employment insurance and records of employment?
Employment Insurance provides temporary financial help for unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills. 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, may also be assisted by Employment Insurance.Contact Employment Insurance staff at:
| Employment Insurance 391 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P4 Toll free: 1-800-206-7218 |
Mail: P.O. Box 8850 Winnipeg, MB R3C 3E6 |
For more information contact the Employment Standards Branch:
| Phone: | 204-945-3352; or toll free in Manitoba 1-800-821-4307 |
| Fax: | 204-948-3046 |
| E-mail: | Employmentstandards@gov.mb.ca |
| 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 and The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, or contact the Employment Standards Branch to ask for advice.
Date Published: June 25, 2009