Young Workers
You're under 25. And you're eager to work and contribute your ideas. Did you know that you have rights protecting you against workplace health and safety hazards, and to ensure that you are treated fairly? Employers and supervisors have duties under the law to protect you. Check out our resources below to learn more about your rights and responsibilities on the job.
Video Contest
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Watch the winning videos of the “It’s Your Job” Ontario secondary school contest. |
Inspection Blitz
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We’ll focus on new and young workers in this summer blitz. Resources: |
Videos
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Podcasts
- Young Workers - Employer/Supervisor Responsibilities
(3:18 min.) - Young Workers' Health and Safety Information
(3:18 min.) - Minimum Wage (2:55 min.)
- Hours of Work (4:17 min.)
Tools
Spot the Hazards
Learn to identify common hazards that could lead to falls.
• Kitchen
• Health Care
• Construction
• Mining
Filing a Complaint
Think your employer is not following the ESA or that you are owed money? Find out more about your rights and how to file a claim.
More Resources
Find out how to be safe at work and how to be treated fairly.
The ministry works closely with its partners to protect worker’s health and safety on the job.
An innovative national health and safety on-line test, offering teens, workers 20 and over and supervisors the opportunity to test their health and safety knowledge.
What student volunteers should know about their rights and responsibilities.
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Employment Standards Information Centre
GTA: 416-326-7160
Canada-wide: 1-800-531-5551
TTY: 1-866-567-8893
Other ways to contact us
Health and Safety Contact Centre
Toll-free: 1-877-202-0008
TTY: 1-855-653-9260
- Report incidents, critical injuries or fatalities.
If this is an emergency call 911 immediately. - Workplace health and safety inquiries.
- Report unsafe work practices.
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