Make the answers short. Labour laws guide the conduct of both the employer and the employee, for each of the three laws:
Give a brief explanation of the law;
The purpose of each law; and
The area that each law covers
1. Employment Standards Act: Sets minimum standards for working conditions such as hours of work, minimum wage, overtime pay, and leave entitlements. Its purpose is to protect employees' rights and ensure fair treatment in the workplace. It covers areas like pay, hours of work, overtime, vacation, and public holidays.
2. Occupational Health and Safety Act: Establishes workplace safety standards and procedures, promoting the health and well-being of employees. Its purpose is to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. It covers areas like workplace hazards, training, inspections, reporting incidents, and enforcing safety measures.
3. Human Rights Code: Prohibits discrimination and harassment based on various protected grounds such as race, gender, religion, and disability. Its purpose is to promote equality and human rights in employment. It covers areas like hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, accommodation, and equal pay.
1. Brief Explanation of the law:
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor protections.
2. Purpose of the law:
- FLSA: To ensure fair compensation and working conditions, protect workers from exploitation, and promote economic stability.
3. Area that each law covers:
- FLSA: Minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, child labor standards, and exemptions for certain employees.