Labour Law
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.
