C-378 – An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees) – increases the amount of time former federal employees can file complaints against their employers.
First, note that this only applies to federally-regulated workplaces. This bill increases the amount of time former employees of these workplaces can file a complaint of workplace harassment or violence from three months to two years after leaving their job.
Why does C-378 matter?
Dominique doesn’t think the three month restriction gives former employees enough time to file complaints. Someone who leaves a job because of harassment might not be willing to file a complaint against their harasser right away, and this gives them more time to decide to do so.
Progress
C-378 is currently waiting for its Second Reading vote. If this is something you support contact your MP and let them know!