Employment Rights and Responsibilities Name _______________
1. Go to the Ministry of Labour WorkSmart web-site at http://www.worksmartontario.gov.on.ca and
start with the “My Employment Standards” link. Summarize information given under these headings:
Minimum Standards
What should I get paid? (come up with 10 points here)
Hours of work (6 points)
Time Off (2 points)
How to file a claim
2. Now go to The Health and Safety link and answer these questions:
Is my job covered?
What about compensation?
My basic health & safety rights
My duties
Minimum age
Employers & supervisors
Training, supervision and protection
Health & safety committees
Recognizing dangers
Reporting hazards
Refusing unsafe work
Injuries at work