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R.S.C., 1985, c. L-2 -  Table of Contents

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Canada Labour Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. L-2)

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1 - SHORT TITLE
2 - INTERPRETATION
Preamble - PART I INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

3 - Interpretation
4 - Application
7 - Major Projects
8 - Division I Basic Freedoms
9 - Division II Canada Industrial Relations Board

9 - Establishment and Organization
15 - Powers and Duties
22 - Review and Enforcement of Orders

24 - Division III Acquisition and Termination of Bargaining Rights

24 - Application for Certification
27 - Determination of Bargaining Units
28 - Certification of Bargaining Agents and Related Matters
38 - Revocation of Certification and Related Matters
43 - Successor Rights and Obligations
47.3 - Successive Contracts for Services

48 - Division IV Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreements

48 - Obligation to Bargain Collectively
51 - Technological Change
56 - Content and Interpretation of Collective Agreements
70 - Compulsory Check-Off

70.1 - Division V Conciliation and First Agreements

70.1 - Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
71 - Conciliation Procedures
80 - Settlement of First Agreement
81 - Establishment of Conciliation Boards
84 - General

87.1 - Division V.1 Obligations Relating to Strikes and Lockouts
88 - Division VI Prohibitions and Enforcement

88 - Strikes and Lockouts
91 - Declarations Relating to Strikes and Lockouts
94 - Unfair Practices
100 - Offences and Punishment

104.1 - Division VII General

104.1 - Promotion of Industrial Peace
108.1 - Vote on Employer’s Offer
109 - Access to Employees
110 - Access to Financial Statements
111 - Regulations
112 - Miscellaneous
120 - Arrangements with Provinces
121 - Annual Reports
121.1 - Application of Provincial Laws

122 - PART II OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

122 - Interpretation
122.1 - Purpose of Part
122.3 - Methods of Communication
123 - Application
124 - Duties of Employers
126 - Duties of Employees
127 - Employment Safety
127.1 - Internal Complaint Resolution Process
132 - Pregnant and Nursing Employees
133 - Complaints when Action against Employees
134.1 - Policy Health and Safety Committees
135 - Work Place Health and Safety Committees
135.1 - Provisions Common to Policy Committees and Work Place Committees
136 - Health and Safety Representatives
137.1 - Coal Mining Safety Commission
138 - Administration
140 - Health and Safety Officers
142 - General Matters
145 - Special Safety Measures
145.1 - Appeals of Decisions and Directions
147 - Disciplinary Action
148 - Offences and Punishment
155 - Providing of Information
156 - Powers of the Canada Industrial Relations Board
156.1 - Fees
157 - Regulations

166 - PART III STANDARD HOURS, WAGES, VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS

166 - Interpretation
167 - Application
169 - Division I Hours of Work
178 - Division II Minimum Wages
182 - Division III Equal Wages
183 - Division IV Annual Vacations
191 - Division V General Holidays
203 - Division VI Multi-employer Employment
204 - Division VII Reassignment, Maternity Leave, Parental Leave and Compassionate Care Leave

204 - Maternity-related Reassignment and Leave
206 - Maternity Leave
206.1 - Parental Leave
206.3 - Compassionate Care Leave
207 - General

210 - Division VIII Bereavement Leave
211 - Division IX Group Termination of Employment
230 - Division X Individual Terminations of Employment
235 - Division XI Severance Pay
238 - Division XII Garnishment
239 - Division XIII Sick Leave
239.1 - Division XIII.1 Work-related Illness and Injury
240 - Division XIV Unjust Dismissal
247 - Division XV Payment of Wages
247.1 - Division XV.1 Sexual Harassment
247.5 - Division XV.2 Leave of Absence for Members of the Reserve Force
248 - Division XVI Administration and General

248 - Inquiries
249 - Inspections
251.1 - Recovery of Wages
252 - Information and Returns
254.1 - Deductions
255 - Combining Federal Works, Undertakings and Businesses
256 - Offences and Punishment
262 - Ministerial Orders
264 - Regulations
265 - Application of Provincial Laws

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Regulations made under this Act

Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/2011-87)
Aviation Occupational Safety and Health Regulations [Repealed] (SOR/87-182)
Banking Industry Commission-paid Salespeople Hours of Work Regulations (SOR/2006-92)
Broadcasting Industry Commission Salesmen Hours of Work Regulations (SOR/79-430)
Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2001 (SOR/2001-520)
Canada Industrial Relations Regulations (SOR/2002-54)
Canada Industrial Relations Remuneration Regulations [Repealed] (C.R.C., c. 1013)
Canada Labour Standards Regulations (C.R.C., c. 986)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
Coal Mining Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/90-97)
East Coast and Great Lakes Shipping Employees Hours of Work Regulations, 1985 (C.R.C., c. 987)
Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations [Repealed] (SOR/87-183)
Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/2010-120)
Motor Vehicle Operators Hours of Work Regulations (C.R.C., c. 990)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-612)
On Board Trains Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-184)
Ontario Hydro Nuclear Facilities Exclusion from Part I of the Canada Labour Code Regulations (Industrial Relations) (SOR/98-179)
Ontario Hydro Nuclear Facilities Exclusion from Part II of the Canada Labour Code Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety) (SOR/98-180)
Ontario Hydro Nuclear Facilities Exclusion from Part III of the Canada Labour Code Regulations (Labour Standards) (SOR/98-181)
Point Lepreau, New Brunswick Nuclear Facility Exclusion Regulations (Parts I, II and III of the Canada Labour Code and the Non-Smokers’ Health Act) (SOR/2008-76)
Railway Running-Trades Employees Hours of Work Regulations (C.R.C., c. 991)
Regulations Respecting the Manner of Selection and Term of Office of the Members of the Coal Mining Safety Commission (SOR/90-98)
Safety and Health Committees and Representatives Regulations (SOR/86-305)
Saskatchewan Uranium Mines and Mills Exclusion Regulations (SOR/2001-115)
Uranium Mines (Ontario) Employment Exclusion Order (SOR/87-181)
West Coast Shipping Employees Hours of Work Regulations (C.R.C., c. 992)

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