Ministry of Labour

Linda Jeffrey Minister of Labour » Biography

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Overview

Established in 1919 to develop and enforce labour legislation, the Ministry of Labour's mission is to advance safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario.

The ministry's mandate is to set, communicate and enforce workplace standards while encouraging greater workplace self-reliance.

Major Responsibilities

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Employment Rights & Responsibilities
• Labour Relations

Sites of Interest

• Employment Standards
• Health and Safety
• Labour Relations
• WorkSmart Ontario
• Office of the Employer Adviser
• Office of the Worker Adviser
• Ontario Labour Relations Board
• Pay Equity Commission
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal