Federal Agencies & Regulatory Bodies
- Service Canada / Federal Labour Program: Regulates federally chartered sectors and provides guidance on national labour standards.
- Contact: Federal Labour Program – ESDC | Phone: 1-800-641-4049
Provincial Employment Agencies & Regulatory Bodies
- Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development: Manages workplace rights, protections, and the Employment Standards Act (ESA).
- Contact: Ontario Ministry of Labour | Phone: 1-800-531-5551
- Alberta Employment Standards: Enforces workplace regulations, legislation, and dispute resolution across Alberta.
- Contact: Alberta Employment Standards | Phone: 1-877-427-3731
- British Columbia Employment Standards Branch: Oversees labor standard compliance, applications, and inquiries for BC workers.
- Contact: BC Employment Standards | Phone: 1-833-236-3700
- Quebec Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST): Manages labour standards, worker equity, and occupational health and safety regulations in Quebec.
- Contact: CNESST Website | Phone: 1-844-838-0808
- Manitoba Employment Standards: Enforces wage laws, working conditions, and employment regulations across the province.
- Contact: Manitoba Employment Standards | Phone: 1-800-821-4307
- Saskatchewan Employment Standards: Regulates employment legislation, minimum standards, and dispute resolution for workers.
- Contact: Saskatchewan Employment Standards | Phone: 1-800-667-1783
- Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division: Oversees the Labour Standards Code, protecting rights regarding payment, leaves, and termination.
- Contact: Nova Scotia Labour Standards | Phone: 1-888-315-0110
- New Brunswick Employment Standards Branch: Administers the Employment Standards Act to ensure compliance with provincial workplace rules.
- Contact: New Brunswick Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour | Phone: 1-888-452-2687
- Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Division: Handles inquiries and enforces regulations under the Labour Standards Act.
- Contact: NL Labour Standards Division | Phone: 1-877-563-1063
- Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Branch: Enforces legislation related to wages, hours of work, and general employment conditions on the island.
- Contact: PEI Employment Standards | Phone: 902-368-5550
- Yukon Employment Standards Office: Administers the Employment Standards Act for territorial workers and employers.
- Contact: Yukon Employment Standards | Phone: 1-800-661-0408
- Northwest Territories Employment Standards Office: Sets and enforces minimum employment conditions and standards across the territory.
- Contact: NWT Employment Standards | Phone: 1-888-700-5707
- Nunavut Labour Standards Compliance Office: Oversees adherence to the territory’s labour standards code and workers’ rights.
- Contact: Nunavut Labour Standards | Phone: 1-877-806-8402
Employment Support Agencies & Worker Advocacy Groups
- Workers’ Action Centre: A non-profit organization providing direct information, support, and advocacy for workers navigating systemic workplace challenges or violations.
- Contact: Workers’ Action Centre | Hotline: 416-531-0778
- ACCES Employment: A major community-based workforce development center helping jobseekers overcome deep structural barriers to enter the market.
- Contact: ACCES Employment | Phone: 416-443-9008
- Human Rights Legal Support Centre: Offers legal advice and guidance for individuals who experience systemic bias, structural discrimination, or technological exclusion during hiring.
- Contact: HRLSC Ontario | Toll-Free: 1-866-625-5179
