Labor Standards in the United States and Canada Database
Labor Standards Database 

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Advanced Notice
Number of EES
Maximum Time Period in Which Layoff Must Occur
Advanced Notice Required
Notice to Minister of Labour or Government
Notice to Affected Employees
Notice to Union
Severance Pay
Limits on Appeal of Agency Decisions
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Collective Bargaining
Statutory Protection for Collective Bargaining
Election Not Required if Evidence that Majority Support Union
Unlimited Subjects of Bargaining
Conciliation duringe Negociations compulsory
Striker Permanent Replacements Prohibited
First Agreement Arbitration Available
Limits on Rights of Loser to Appeal
Professionals Covered
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EEO Employment Equity
Race Visual Minorities Aboriginal Peoples
Gender
National Origin Ancestry
Religion
Age
Sexual Preference Orientation
Disability
Political Beliefs Organization Memberships
Family Leave 12-17 Weeks Unpaid
Sexual Harassment Covered
Equal Pay Covered
Reasonable Accomodation for Disabled Employees
Limits on Rights of Appeal
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Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage Index
Learners Apprentices Inexperience Employee
Fines and/or Imprisonment
Limits on Appeal Rights
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OSH
Subject to General Duty Clause
Inspection Warrant Can be Demanded Prior
Maximum Penalty for a Willful Violation
Maximum Penalty for a Serious Violation
Maximum Penalty for a Willful Repeat Violation
Repeat Vilation Penalties May Be Increased by 10x
Penalty for 1st Willful Violation Causing Death
Penalty for 2st Willful Violation Causing Death
Daily Penalty Until Corrected
Reduction in Penalties for Firms Up To 250 Employees
Reduction for Written Health and Safety Program
Reduction in Penalties for Absecnce of Violations
Record Keeping Exemptions for Small Firms
State Provicnes Mays Set Stricter Standards Than Fed
Occupation Safety Committee or Representative Required
Maximum Imprisonment Possible
Maximum Penalty for Contravening Direction of Inspector
Maimum Penalty for any Contravention by Anyone
Maximum Penalty for Minor Offenses
Additional Fines Possible
Daily Penalty for Failing to Abate Second Hazard
Limits Appeal of Agency Decisions
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Overtime
Overtime Coding
Limits on Rights of Appeal of Agency Decisions
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Paid Time Off
Holidays Coding
Pay for Holidays Worked or OT for Holidays Worked
Vacation Length Pay Coding
When Entitled Coding
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Unemployment Insurance
Coding for Taxable Wage Base US$
Employee Tax Rate
Coding Average Weekly Benefits %Average Weekly Wage
Coding Maximum Total Benefit Extended Benefits
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Unjust Discharge
Discharge Prohibited if Employee Has Implicit Contract
Handbook Exception
Public Policy Exception
Covenant of Good Faith Exception
Limited Except for Misconduct Incompetence or Negligence
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Worker's Compensation
Coverage Compulsory for Private Employment
No Waivers Permitted
No Exemptions Based on EES
Farm Workers Covered as Other Workers
Casual Workers Covered
All Government EES Covered
No Exemptions for Any Clos of EE
EE chosice of Where to File
Coverage for Work Related Diseases
TT Benefits at Least 66 2/3 AWW
Maximum Weekly Benefit at Least 100% SAWW
PPT Definition
PT Benefits at Least 66 2/3 AWW
Maximum PT Benefits at Least 100% SAWW
No Time or $ Limitation on TTD
Death Benefits at Least 66 2/3 AWW
Maximum Death Benefits at Least 100% SAWW
Continuation of Death Benefits to Widow or Widower
Lump Sum to Widow, Widower if Remarry
Genefits Until Child Reaches 18
Genefits Until Child REaches Age 25 if in School
No Statuatory or $ Limits on Medical Care or Rehab
Right to Medical or Rehag Not Terminated by Time
Internal Administrative AGency
Internal Appeal Process
Level of Appeal