Labour Law

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Questions

Written

Is overregulation of businesses though labour laws hurting the economy?

Do employers have too much power over their employees - are workers sufficiently protected?

Multiple Choice

What was Canada's first Labour Laws? 1. Canada Labour Code of 1944 2. Trade Unions Act of 1872 3. Fisheries Act of 1868 4. Mines Act of 1873

Which of the following is NOT covered by labour law? 1. McDonalds Employees 2. University Teachers 3. Independent Salesmen 4. CEOs

A poorly conducted investigation led to a big payout for someone accused of sleeping with her boss.

Labour Law

Case Examples

Specific Example:

Some interviews conducted in the investigation were conducted at a Tim Hortons employees were known to frequent.

The investigation started before Rutledge was informed, and information was gathered.

Rutledge was told there would be a third-party investigation, but it was actually done by a business connected to Markhaven's defense council

A Case involving a workplace relationship that failed due to poor execution of an investigation

Rutledge received 22 months of pay and $50,000 for bad faith and moral damage after the court found she was wrongfully fired.

• Rutledge v Markhaven Inc., 2022 ONSC 3183

Wrongful Termination

Violations

Employee Discrimination

Overtime Regulations

Concepts/Legal Terms

Cafeteria Plan

A benifits plan in which employees choose benifits they want like a menu

Discharge

Releasing a party from their contract obligations

Money an employee would have earned if they had not been fired.

Remedies

Compliance

Fines

Damages

Reinstatement

Backpay

Overview

Law regarding relationships between employees & unions; and employers & companies.