Understanding The Canadian labor Standards

By William Hachey

Canadian Labor Standards: A Practical Guide for Students, Workers, and Employers

This comprehensive textbook offers a clear, current, and practical exploration of labor laws and employment standards in Canada. Designed for college-level learners, HR professionals, and small business owners, it demystifies complex labor legislation and makes essential legal concepts accessible and actionable.

Structured across 12 chapters, this resource covers federal and provincial employment standards, occupational health and safety, termination practices, employee rights, unionization, and more. With learning objectives, real-world examples, summaries, and review questions in each chapter, the book doubles as both a course companion and a workplace reference guide.

Inside you'll learn:

Core employment rights across Canadian provinces

Legal obligations around wages, hours, and leave

Employer and employee responsibilities under OHS law

Best practices for hiring, termination, and workplace conduct

Union rights, dispute resolution, and labor board processes

How federal and provincial standards intersect - and differ

Whether you're studying HR, preparing to manage employees, or simply want to know your rights, this book offers essential knowledge and practical guidance you can apply immediately.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F9B13GJH
• ISBN13: 9798284577028
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 10.0"