Workplaces across Canada will, in many cases, be designed to enable workers with disabilities to have an equal opportunity for employment. Government employers make particular efforts to ensure that workplaces are designed to accommodate those with disabilities.There are associations in Canada to help those with disabilities find employment. See page 220 for a list of some of these organizations. Learn more
Labour market information can help a job seeker by providing some information regarding job trends, labour needs, and possible future labour needs and shortages. The Working in Canada Tool can produce a report with information on job descriptions and job prospects, along with links to current job offers and language-training resources for anywhere in Canada. Learn more
Employees will have some common expectations of employers. Employees will expect to work in a safe and clean environment, receive proper training and preparation, work with equipment that is in good condition, be paid appropriately and on time for service rendered, and be treated fairly in all work-related matters.
Women in Canada have an equal status to men in the workplace, and no woman should be denied a job or an opportunity for work or advancement on the basis of gender.There are organizations in Canada that help to protect women’s rights. Be aware that it is not necessary to discuss your marital status or other similar personal information in a job interview. Learn more
A person is considered to be unemployed in Canada if he or she is 15 years of age or older and trying to find a job.To collect Employment Insurance, a person must show that he or she is trying to get a job.The person must also have been previously employed and made contributions to EI. Learn more
Employees will have some common expectations of employers. Employees will expect fair opportunity for advancement, recognition for work well done, reasonable holidays and vacation time, and consideration of personal matters that may arise such as an illness or death in the family.
Often, part-time workers don’t receive the non-statutory benefits that full-time workers receive. As a result, they often don’t have the same deductions from their paycheques.The best examples of these discretionary benefits are contributions to retirement savings plans and medical and prescription benefits.This can mean a higher net pay for part-time workers than if they had to pay the deductions—but they also don’t receive the benefits.
It can be difficult to find a job. Unemployment can cause a lot of stress for a person. It can lower the person’s self-confidence and self-esteem. It can lead to feelings of depression. If you experience these kinds of personal problems, visit DayPlanner web site – Link #178.
There are a number of different types of businesses in Canada. A sole proprietorship is owned by a single individual (this is often a small business and the most common type of business in Canada).A partnership is owned and operated by two or more people or groups working according to a business agreement.A corporation is a “legal entity” and owned by shareholders.A co-operative is owned by members of the co-op. Learn more
There are a number of terms used to describe when a worker has lost his or her job.A worker who is fired, or terminated, loses his/her job because the employer decides that the worker has not done a good job, has made a serious mistake, or has done something illegal. You can also be “let go” if you do not meet the terms of your contract—or if the company no longer requires your position. An employer must have a good reason for firing an employee. If there is not a good reason, the employee can claim “wrongful dismissal” and take the employer to court.