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ARTICLE · 02 SEPTEMBER 2019

Employers Beware: New Compliance And Enforcement Measures Coming To The Canada Labour Code

Bills C-44 and C-86 bring a suite of amendments that confer greater authority on the Canada Industrial Relations Board (the CIRB)

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Bills C-44 and C-86 bring a suite of amendments that confer greater authority on the Canada Industrial Relations Board (the CIRB) to adjudicate certain employment disputes under Part II and Part III of the Canada Labour Code. These changes provide a centralized avenue for employees to have their complaints dealt with, rather than having each complaint under the Code adjudicated differently, as was the case prior to these amendments coming into force.

Amendments to the Code

Increased Powers for the CIRB

As of July 29, 2019, the CIRB is responsible for dealing with:

  • Unjust dismissal complaints
    • These complaints were previously dealt with by private adjudicators under Part III of the Code. Under the new amendments, complaints of unjust dismissal must first be filed with the Labour Program of Employment and Social Development Canada. If the complaint remains unresolved, complainants can then request that their complaint be referred to the CIRB for

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