work done by the owner or occupant, or a servant, in a private residence or on the connected land [section 3(1)];
farming operations [section 3(2)]; and
workplaces under federal (Government of Canada) jurisdiction, such as:
- Post offices
- Airlines and airports
- Banks
- Some grain elevators
- Telecommunication companies
- Inter provincial trucking, shipping, railway and bus companies.
Federal workplaces are covered under a different law: the Canada Labour Code. However, federal authorities accept that outside contractors and their employees, while in federal workplaces, are under provincial jurisdiction. If there is any question about whether you or your workplace is covered by the Act, contact your nearest Ministry of Labour office.
