The Labour Standards Tribunal is a body that hears complaints of failure to comply with the Labour Standards Code. This Code came into effect by proclamation on February 1, 1973.
Pursuant to the Code, the complaints may be heard by the Labour Standards Tribunal in the form of appeals by employers or employees against Director of Labour Standards Orders, or appeals by complainants after the Director has found no violation of the Code. After hearing an appeal, if the Tribunal finds wages or other benefits owing it may issue an order for compliance. The Tribunal is deemed to hold a mortgage on the assets of the employer for the amount set out in the order. This lien takes priority over all other liens on wages due to workers. The Tribunal's mortgage may be enforced by foreclosure proceedings.
Learn more about employment rights under the Labour Standards Code, and the Labour Standards Division which deals with Code enquiries.
The Labour Standards Tribunal strives to provide a fair and impartial appeal process arising from complaints filed under the Labour Standards Code.
To render fair and just decisions in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Standards Code.
1. To provide employers and employees with an opportunity to present their cases to an impartial Tribunal
2. To deal with appeals in a cost effective and timely manner.
This database, available by prepaid subscription only, includes the full-text version of indexed Tribunal decisions from 1973 up to present. The database is updated on a regular basis. The cost of subscription is $150 / year. Ordering information ...
Labour Standards Tribunal
5151 Terminal Road, 7th floor
PO Box 697
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2T8
Tel: (902) 424-6730
Fax: (902) 424-1744
Executive Officer: Flavia Fernandis
Phone: (902) 424-5656
E-mail: fernanfs@gov.ns.ca
Administrative Clerk: Jennifer Noel
Phone: (902) 424-5677
Email: noeljl@gov.ns.ca
Administrative Clerk: Tracy Elizabeth
Phone: (902) 424-8639
Email: elizabte@gov.ns.ca