Legislation and Policy

The Civil Service Act governs human resource management for employees of the Government of Manitoba appointed under its provisions.

Conditions of Employment Regulation under The Civil Service Act outlines the conditions of employment for employees of the Government of Manitoba who are not covered by a collective agreement. (.pdf file)

Principles and Policies for Managing Human Resources governs all human resource actions undertaken by human resource personnel.

The French Language Services Policy states that the services provided by the Government of Manitoba shall be offered, to the extent possible, in both official languages in areas where the French-speaking population is concentrated.

The Conflict of Interest Policy states the policy of the Government of Manitoba.

Related Legislation:

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one part of the Canadian Constitution which sets out those rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society. Some of the rights and freedoms contained in the Charter are freedom of expression, mobility rights, equality rights, and freedom from unreasonable discrimination.

The Employment Standards Code sets out the minimum working conditions for most workers in Manitoba which promote fairness in the workplace for employees and employers.

The Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) provides Manitobans and others with a right of access to records of public bodies, subject to certain specified exceptions, and with protection for personal information held by public bodies.

The Labour Relations Act sets out basic certification, collective bargaining and dispute resolution mechanisms applicable to the various collective agreements negotiated between employers and unions within Manitoba.

Manitoba Act is federal legislation that established and provided for the Government of the Province of Manitoba and stipulated that English and French are to be used in the Legislature and in the Courts.

The Manitoba Human Rights Code is paramount legislation and prohibits unreasonable discrimination which is based on group characteristics such as ancestry, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, pregnancy and other gender determined characteristics, sexual orientation, marital or family status, source of income, political belief, and physical or mental disability.

The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) provides individuals with the right of access to their personal health information and the right to have their personal health information kept private and held in the strictest confidence by those who maintain it