Federally regulated employers

About this collection

The majority of businesses in the trucking and logistics industry are governed by Canada’s federal laws. These laws are generally set through the Canada Labour Code which includes rules about wages, hours of work, health and safety, vacations, and severance pay. There are also other requirements in legislation such as Pay Equity under the Human Rights Commission, the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and the Employment Equity Act (LEEP).  

THRC has resources to help your company transition and comply as changes to these regulations come into effect.


Canadian regulatory deadlines

ProgramDeadlineNotes
Legislated Employment Equity Program (LEEP) annual reports Annually, June 1Watch for webinar registration info
More: LEEP
Accessible Canada Act (ACA)Progress report annually by June 1
Update Accessibility Plans every 3 years
THRC’s sample Accessibility Plan and other resources
More: Canadian Human Rights Commission
Bill C-58 Amendments come into force, impacting unionized work places June 20, 2025Watch for updates
Pay Equity statements Annually, June 30Watch for webinar registration info
More: Pay Equity Act
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention (WHVP) 
IMPORTANT: rolling deadlines depend on individual company start date
• Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report, annually by Mar. 1 (as part of Annual Health and Safety reporting)
• Refresh training every 3 years
• Review and (if necessary) update policies every 3 years
• Review workplace risk assessments every 3 years
Watch for webinar registration info
More: Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention

Updates and resources 

Canada Labour Code

Recent changes to the Canada Labour Code that impact trucking and logistics companies.

Paid sick days (Canada Labour Code)

Details to help you understand and comply with changes.

  • Regs/comp
  • Tool/Template
  • Fed emp
  • Paid sick

Managing Paid Medical Leave

  • Regs/comp
  • Tool/Template
  • Fed emp
  • Paid sick

Medical / Sick Leave Policy Sample

Workforce harassment and violence (Canada Labour Code)

Tools and guides for your policies and processes.

  • Infographic
  • Regs/comp
  • Fed emp
  • WPHV

Complaint Process Infographic

  • Regs/comp
  • Fed emp
  • WPHV

Designated Recipient: How-to Guide

  • Infographic
  • Regs/comp
  • Fed emp
  • WPHV

Anti-Harassment Infographic

  • Regs/comp
  • Tool/Template
  • Fed emp
  • WPHV

Risk Assessment Checklist

  • Regs/comp
  • Tool/Template
  • Fed emp
  • WPHV

Policy Implementation Checklist

Accessible Canada Act

Templates and tools to help you meet your obligations under the Accessible Canada Act.

LEEP (Employment Equity Act)

Templates and tools to help you meet your obligations under LEEP.

  • Regs/comp
  • Tool/Template
  • Fed emp
  • LEEP

Truck Driver: Pay Categorization Guide

  • Regs/comp
  • Tool/Template
  • Fed emp
  • LEEP

National Occupational Classification: Mapping Guide

  • Regs/comp
  • Tool/Template
  • Fed emp
  • LEEP

Narrative Report: Checklists and Best Practices Guide