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Labour Services
Labour Services
What does Labour Services do?
- Answers inquiries and educates employers and employees about the Employment Standards Act.
- Investigates wage complaints received from employees, third parties, and confidential claimants.
- Consults with employers and payroll specialists about the application of the Act.
- Reviews personnel policies for compliance with the Act.
Who is not covered by the Employment Standards Act?
- Government of Yukon Employees
- Employees subject to federal regulations, including bank employees, telecommunications employees, some First Nation employees, cross-border transportation companies, Internet service providers. (These occupations are covered by the Canada Labour Program
under the Canada Labour Code. )
What is covered by the Employment Standards Act?
- Employment Standards Act
- General Information
- General Exemption Regulation
- Hours of Work and Overtime
- Minimum Wage and Minimum Wage Regulation
- Vacation and Vacation Pay
- General Holidays
- Termination of Employment
- Payment of Wages
- Complaints
- Fair Wage Schedule
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Equal Pay
-
Special Leave Without Pay (includes sick, bereavement, compassionate care and reservist leave)
- Employment Standards Board
- Record Keeping
Contact Labour Services
Location:
Third Floor, Law Centre
2130 Second Avenue
Whitehorse
Mailing Address:
Box 2703 (C-7)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6
Hours of Operation: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Phone: (867) 667-5944
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 5944
Fax: (867) 393-6317
Email: labourservices@gov.yk.ca