You are protected from reprisal in relation to issues regarding:
- human rights,
- workplace health and safety, and
- employment standards.
You are protected from complaining about such issues to your employer, and to outside agencies. For example, if you complain to the Ministry of Labour about a workplace concern, your employer cannot penalize you for that. Similarly, if a co-worker complains to the Ministry and there is an investigation, you cannot be penalized for cooperating with the investigation.
In sum, your right to a safe work environment, your right to be free from discrimination and harassment, and your minimum employment rights are protected, as your employer cannot prevent or penalize you from enforcing these rights without suffering costly consequences.
