Potential changes involve collective bargaining, training for AI, OHS, wage theft and misclassification
Human resources leaders in federally regulated sectors may soon face new rules for bargaining, grievances and workplace protections as the federal government launches consultations on potential changes to the Canada Labour Code.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has issued a consultation document outlining measures that could alter bargaining timelines, create a new mediation tool, strengthen protections against misclassification and wage theft, and modernise occupational health and safety standards.
The Labour Program says it is assessing “if updates to Canada’s federal labour policy are needed to support a modern and fair labour relations framework,” including “a modernized collective bargaining process and bolstered supports for workers.”
Employers and employer representatives, unions and employee groups will be asked to provide feedback on measures being considered, such as:
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