Workplace Rights

Your Rights at Work

Every employee deserves a workplace that promotes safety, fairness, dignity and respect. Workplace rights help establish clear expectations between employers and employees while supporting healthy and productive working relationships.

Understanding workplace rights can help workers make informed decisions, identify workplace concerns and access appropriate resources when assistance is needed.

Workplace Health and Safety

Employers are expected to provide a safe working environment and employees are encouraged to follow workplace safety procedures. Workplace safety includes proper training, hazard awareness, emergency procedures and safe work practices.

• Access to workplace safety information.
• Proper equipment where required.
• Safety training and orientation.
• Hazard reporting procedures.
• Emergency preparedness information.
• Safe working environments.

Important: Workers should report unsafe conditions as soon as possible through appropriate workplace procedures.

Respect and Professional Conduct

Respectful workplaces help employees perform their duties effectively and contribute positively to organizational goals. Professional conduct includes communication, teamwork, cooperation and respect for workplace policies.

Workplace relationships should be based on professionalism, courtesy and mutual respect.

Employee Responsibilities

• Follow workplace rules and procedures.
• Respect health and safety requirements.
• Maintain professional behaviour.
• Protect confidential information.
• Complete assigned duties responsibly.
• Communicate concerns appropriately.
• Support a positive work environment.

Workplace Rights Resources