RESOURCES for WORKERS
Labour Standards at Work
This booklet was created by the Labour Standards Division of Newfoundland and Labrador. It answers some of the most commonly asked questions on the practical application of the Labour Standards Act. It is meant as a ready reference for general information only. The reader is encouraged to contact the Labour Standards Division, at any of the numbers listed at the back of this booklet, for clarification on any of the topics presented or to ensure the content is current.
Last updated: October 2022
Navigating Employment Issues
The Labour Standards Division
Employers must adhere to the provincial Labour Standards Act. This legislation imposes certain minimum conditions on most employment contracts of service:
minimum wage levels
hours of work
health and safety standards
vacation time
other employment-related regulations
Province-wide information line: 1-877-563-1063
St. John's line: 709-729-2742
Email: LabourStandards@gov.nl.ca
The Human Rights Commission
The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission is a free service people can access if they think they have been discriminated against or harassed. Their office protects and promotes human rights.
Phone: 709-729-2709
Toll-Free: 1-800-563-5808
Fax: 709-729-0790
E-mail: humanrights@gov.nl.ca
Occupational Health & Safety Division
The primary goal of the Occupational Health and Safety Division is accident and illness prevention. OHS recognizes that all workers have a fundamental right to a workplace that neither impairs their health nor imperils their safety.
Telephone: 1-709-729-4834
Email: servicenlinfo@gov.nl.ca
Legal Services
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The Journey Project
If you have experienced any form of sexual violence in the workplace and are wondering about your legal options, the team at the Journey Project is here for you.
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The Public Legal Information Association NL
The Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN), is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to justice and legal education in Newfoundland and Labrador. PLIAN maintains a general legal information service whereby you can call or email them for free legal information on worker's rights or other legal matters, or obtain a lawyer referral for basic legal advice at a one-time rate of 30 minutes for $40.00 (tax included). Their website also contains many free legal publications and other legal tools to assist in navigating the legal system.
Free Tax Clinics
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Rosalie Anderson CVITP Volunteer – Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Every day from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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CFS Corner Brook Free Tax Clinic – Corner Brook, NL
The Salvation Army Community and Family Services Corner Brook
Email or call (709) 639-8642 / (709) 639-1719 to book an appointment.
CVITP Volunteer Tax Preparation by Winona – Deer Lake, NL
Email or call (709) 635-8119 to make an appointment.
Emile Benoit House CVITP Free Tax Clinic – Stephenville Crossing, NL
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CVITP Volunteer Tax Preparation by Keith – Grand Bank, NL
Every day from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Email or call (709) 832-7220 or (709) 832-0268 to make an appointment. -
Bay Robert's Public Library Free Tax Clinic – Bay Roberts, NL
Every day 9:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Email to book an appointment.
Brigus Public Library Free Tax Clinic – Brigus, NL
Every day 9:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Email to book an appointment.
CVITP Free Tax Preparation by Alice – Makinsons, NL
Mon-Fri from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email to book an appointment.
CVITP Free Tax Preparation by Ian – Placentia, NL
Mon-Fri from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email to book an appointment.
CVITP Free Tax Preparation by John – Arnold's Cove, NL
Mon-Fri from 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Email to book an appointment.
CVITP Free Tax Preparation by Maureen – Fox Harbour, NL
Every day from 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Email to book an appointment.
CVITP Free Tax Preparation by Tara – Bay de Verde, NL
Mon-Fri from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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CVITP Free Tax Preparation by Olupathage (Virtual)
Email to make an appointment.
Centre for Life Seniors Tax Clinic (Seniors only) – St. John’s, NL
Every Wednesday from 1:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Call (709) 579-1500 to make an appointment.
MUN Tax Clinic – St. John’s, NL (MUN Students only)
Email to book an appointment.
CVITP Free Tax Preparation by William – Logy Bay, NL (Virtual)
Every Tuesday from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Email or call (709) 771-2293 to book an appointment.
CVITP Free Tax Preparation by Zoey (Virtual) – Mount Pearl, NL
Mon-Fri from 6:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Email to book an appointment.
NOTE
Many free tax clinic providers do not serve clients that exceed suggested income (usually $25,000 to $30,000), often require government issued photo ID and often require all tax slips and receipts from the client.
Accumulated by the Free tax clinics database by the CRA. If something looks wrong, please contact us.