New Code provisions added to federal workplace penalty schedule, expanding what violations can trigger administrative fines

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The schedule listing which Canada Labour Code provisions can result in administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) has been expanded. New entries cover provisions related to sections 182.1, 182.2, 182.3, 203.1, 203.2, 203.3, and 24(2) of the Code, each assigned a violation type (A, B, or C) that determines the maximum fine amount. Federally regulated employers are now exposed to AMPs for non-compliance with these additional Code obligations. Compliance teams should review which of these newly listed provisions apply to their operations and confirm they have practices in place to meet those requirements. No existing penalty items were removed — this is a purely additive expansion of enforcement coverage.

Who this affects
federally regulated employers · HR and compliance managers in federal workplaces · labour relations professionals · legal counsel advising on Canada Labour Code compliance