Construction Contracting with the Canadian Government - Fair Wages and Hours of Labour

To Whom Does This Apply?

Summary

TheFair Wages and Hours of Labour Act specifies that persons who enter into a contract with the federal government regarding construction, remodelling, repair or demolition, must follow certain rules in relation to their employees. These rules are as follows:

• labourers must be paid a fair wage;
• this wage may not be less than the minimum wage as outlined in Part III of the Canada Labour Code; as well as
• miscellaneous other provisions dealing with fair employment practices.

The Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Regulations set the method for determining a "fair wage" in any given district and work classification. These Regulations also provide a schedule of wages and require clauses to be included in contracts regarding non-discrimination, withholding payments, subcontracting, defaults and requirements regarding books, record keeping and other miscellaneous provisions.

For further information on the application of theFair Wages and Hours of Labour Act and Regulations or to obtain the federal Fair Wage Schedules for any area in Canada, you may contact your local Labour Program office at the addresses or telephone numbers below.

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DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Ontario Contact(s):
Southwestern District Office
Labour Program
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Suite 505
Dominion Public Building
457 Richmond Street
London, Ontario  N6A 3E3
Telephone: (519) 645-4047
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-3862