The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister of Labour, today announced the launch of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s new campaign, Your Rights at Work. This initiative aims to inform workers – particularly young and non-unionized employees – of their rights in the workplace, while helping employers understand their responsibilities under provincial labour legislation.
As part of the campaign, an updated Labour Standards booklet has been released, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers under the Labour Standards Act. The booklet is now available online and will soon be available in print at employment centres throughout the province. To further raise awareness, posters and bookmarks will also be distributed to employment centres and schools.
To request a copy of the Your Rights at Work booklet, contact Labour Standards at (877) 563-1063 or LabourStandards@gov.nl.ca.
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“Every year, thousands of young people enter the workforce for the first time. It is important that they understand their rights and protections under the Labour Standards Act, and that employers are equally informed of their responsibilities. This campaign is about raising awareness and ensuring both workers and employers know where to go for accurate information and support. With more than 25,000 non-unionized workers ages 15 to 24 in Newfoundland and Labrador, this campaign is designed to reach this demographic through printed materials and a series of social media posts to help build fair and informed workplaces.”
Honourable Pam Parsons
Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister of Labour
“Young workers ages 15 to 24 are at greater risk of workplace injury and illness, making early education on rights and responsibilities critical to building a strong safety culture. In Newfoundland and Labrador, understanding key legislation – such as the Labour Standards Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act – empowers young workers to develop safe work habits that last a lifetime. WorkplaceNL is proud to support youth-focused initiatives that promote injury prevention and safety awareness. Our free online Young Worker OHS Course and the Youth Safety Training Bursary Program are just two ways we are helping young people, and their employers access the tools they need to create safer, healthier workplaces.”
Alicia Sutton
Chief Executive Officer (Interim), WorkplaceNL
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