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What does the Labour Relations Code in British Columbia regulate?
What does the Labour Relations Code in British Columbia regulate?
Which law guarantees the right of every employee to join a union?
Which law guarantees the right of every employee to join a union?
In which jurisdiction are federally regulated industries governed by the Canada Labour Code?
In which jurisdiction are federally regulated industries governed by the Canada Labour Code?
What does Section 2(d) of the Charter guarantee?
What does Section 2(d) of the Charter guarantee?
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Which employees are covered by the Public Service Labour Relations Act in British Columbia?
Which employees are covered by the Public Service Labour Relations Act in British Columbia?
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Which law prohibits a union from discriminating on the basis of a protected ground?
Which law prohibits a union from discriminating on the basis of a protected ground?
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What does the Public Service Labour Relations Act cover for provincial public service unionized employees in British Columbia?
What does the Public Service Labour Relations Act cover for provincial public service unionized employees in British Columbia?
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Which legislation governs the relationship between unions, workers, and employers in federally regulated industries?
Which legislation governs the relationship between unions, workers, and employers in federally regulated industries?
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What does Section 2(d) of the Charter guarantee?
What does Section 2(d) of the Charter guarantee?
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In which jurisdiction are the laws that apply to the relationship between unions, workers, and employers determined?
In which jurisdiction are the laws that apply to the relationship between unions, workers, and employers determined?
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Study Notes
Labour Relations in British Columbia
- The Labour Relations Code in British Columbia regulates the relationship between unions, employers, and employees in the province.
- The Canada Labour Code governs federally regulated industries.
- The Public Service Labour Relations Act covers provincial public service employees in British Columbia.
- The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, specifically Section 2(d) guarantees the right of association, which includes the right to join a union.
Freedom of Association and Discrimination
- All employees have the right to join a union, guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Unions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of protected grounds, such as race, religion, or sex (Human Rights Code).
Jurisdiction and Labour Relations
- Provincial labour laws apply to most workplaces within a province.
- Federal labour laws apply to federally regulated industries.
- The jurisdiction where the laws apply to the relationships between unions, workers, and employers is determined by the type of industry or workplace.
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Test your knowledge of labour law and labour relations protections with this quiz. Explore the key laws that protect the rights of employees and employers, including the right to join unions and employer organizations. Delve into the legal framework surrounding freedom of assembly and association, as outlined in the Bill of Rights and Section 2(d) of the Charter.
