Federally Regulated Employees (Canada Labour Code)
Are federally regulated employees treated differently?
Yes, employees working in federally regulated industries have different employment laws that apply to them. If you are employed in an industry that is regulated by the federal government then you are protected by the Canada Labour Code.
This is very beneficial, as the Canada Labour Code provides non-management employees with rights which are very similar to those of unionized employees. As a result, if you have been unjustly dismissed you can seek reinstatement into your job as well as damages for lost wages. Damages for loss of wages are often far greater than what a comparable non-federally regulated employee would receive for severance pay.