Canada Labour Code Part III Course

Welcome to the student-led online Canada Labour Code Part III Navigational Course.

The course describes what the Canada Labour Code Part III (“the Code”) is and who governs it, along with legal obligations and why compliance is important. The course will provide step-by-step instructions on accessing information and examples related to the federally regulated trucking industry.

The Canada Labour Code Part III: Standard Hours, Wages, Vacations and Holidays (Part III of the Code) establishes and protects workers’ rights to fair and equitable conditions of employment.

The provisions of the Code set labour standards for employment conditions. These labour standards establish minimum working conditions in the federally regulated private sector, such as:

hours of work,
minimum wages,
general holidays,
terminations,
annual vacations, and
various types of leave.

They also create a level playing field for employers by requiring all of them to meet these minimum entitlements.

As you work through the three modules, you will learn why Part III of the Code is Important and how to access and find information. You will also review examples on how to apply the Labour Code on day-to-day issues.

Tips to Navigate This Course

This course proceeds in a linear fashion (Lesson 1, then Lesson 2, and so on). You will see that some lessons have quizzes. You must complete the quiz in order to move on in the course. Once you complete a question, click either the “Next Question” or “Finish Quiz” button, depending on the number of questions. Once your results are calculated, click the “Click Here to Continue” button (NOT “Next Lesson”) to ensure your quiz results are recorded.

To confirm that you have completed all of the lessons, please check the menu on the right-hand side of the page (if you are using a desktop). If the circles next to each lesson are red, this indicates that you have successfully completed the lessons. The final module consists of a practical session designed to assess your knowledge.

Getting Started

Click on M1_Lesson 1: Introduction Canada Labour Code Part III in the right sidebar to get started!