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Newfoundland and Labrador is ensuring that both companies and employees are aware of workers’ rights.
The "Your Rights at Work" campaign aims to help employers understand their responsibilities under provincial labour legislation, while also informing workers—particularly young and non-unionized employees—of their rights in the workplace.
“Every year, thousands of young people enter the workforce for the first time. It is important that they understand their rights and protections under the Labour Standards Act, and that employers are equally informed of their responsibilities. This campaign is about raising awareness and ensuring both workers and employers know where to go for accurate information and support,” said Pam Parsons, Minister of Labour.
“With more than 25,000 non-unionized workers aged 15 to 24 in Newfoundland and Labrador, this campaign is designed to reach this demographic through printed materials and a series of social media posts to help build fair and informed workplaces.”
The Labour Standards Act is designed to provide protection to individual workers while requiring employers to establish conditions of employment that meet at least the legislated minimum standards for their employees.
As part of the campaign, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador has released an updated Labour Standards booklet that outlines the rights and...
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