Protecting Employees

This information sheet tells about how the Labour Standards Code protects employees.

Personal Information

The Labour Standards Code provides that when anyone makes a complaint to the Labour Standards Division and asks that their identity be withheld, their name or any identifying information will not be revealed. However, some complaints cannot be pursued on a confidential basis.

Discrimination Against a Complainant or Witness

It is against the law to fire, lay off, or discriminate in any way against an employee who has:

• made a complaint under the Labour Standards Code
• testified or is going to testify or if the employer believes that person is going to testify in any investigation or hearing that takes place under the Labour Standards Code
• disclosed or is about to disclose information that is required under the Labour Standards Code
• taken or said that he intends to take or if the employer believes he will take a leave of absence that an employee may take under the Labour Standards Code.

Garnishment of Wages

An employer may not fire, lay off, or discriminate in any way against an employee whose wages are being garnished.