Module 10A: Labour Standards (Core ) Through in-class, interactive learning activities, this module introduces young workers to fair workplace practices and The Labour Standards Act as a major tool for promoting fair working conditions in Saskatchewan workplaces.

Suggested time: 1-2 hours	Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None

Foundational Objectives

• To interact positively and effectively with others at a worksite.
• To develop a responsible attitude toward work experiences in a work environment.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objective(s)

• To develop an awareness of the responsibility and need for fair and co-operative workplace practices and procedures. (PSVS)

Learning Objectives	Notes
10.1 To become knowledgeable about fair workplace practices. (PSVS)	Discuss the concept of fairness as it relates to the workplace. Students could use a survey or question sheet to collect information about people's attitudes about fair workplace practices.
10.2 To identify the fair workplace practices provided by The Labour Standards Act.	Use a video, flashcards or a quiz to introduce the scope and provisions of The Labour Standards Act. It is the law that sets minimum standards for employing people in Saskatchewan. It includes areas such as: minimum wage, hours of work, public holidays, annual holidays, vacation leave, overtime, termination and permits.
10.3 To identify labour standards questions to discuss with an employer.	Brainstorm a list of questions for students to ask employers. Questions may include: What is my schedule of work hours? What is my wage? How and when will I be paid? What deductions will be made from my pay cheque? Who is my supervisor? Discuss appropriate times to ask these questions. Role play situations.
10.4 To introduce conflict management strategies for addressing problems arising from unfair workplace practices.	Discuss types of conflict and steps for dealing with conflict in the workplace. Using case studies, identify ways to address workplace disputes such as not being paid overtime. If students are presently working, discuss issues they may have encountered, whether and/or how they chose to address the issue and if the issue was resolved. Provide information about community agencies to contact for more information or to clarify an issue related to labour standards.

Module 10B: Labour Standards (Core)

Suggested time: 2 hours	Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Module 10A

Through in-class, interactive learning activities, this module focuses on providing young workers with an opportunity to identify how The Labour Standards Act will impact the working conditions in the workplaces or industries of their choice or interest.

Learning Objectives	Notes
10.5 To understand and appreciate the role of different agencies involved in the workplace.	Discuss federal and provincial agencies that contribute to fair workplace practices. These might include: Human Resources Development Canada Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Saskatchewan Labour Saskatchewan Federation of Labour unions.
10.6 To describe employers' and workers' rights and responsibilities for promoting and maintaining fair workplace practices. (PSVS)	Use flashcards, case studies or quizzes to promote discussion of employers' and workers' rights and responsibilities with respect to fair workplace practices. Include topics such as: overtime meal breaks work schedules minimum callout annual holiday pay shift work termination age of employment uniforms public holidays pay equity.
10.7 To identify the labour standards that apply to the work placement choice or occupational interest.	Through informational interviews and surveys with workers, employers or family members, identify the labour standards that apply to the student's work placement, occupational interest or present place of employment.

Module 10C: Labour Standards (Optional)

Suggested time: 4 hours	Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Modules 10A and 10B

Through in-class, interactive learning activities, this module identifies strategies for addressing the conflict that may arise when unfair workplace practices occur and provides the opportunity for young workers to build skills in conflict management.

Learning Objectives

Notes

10.8 To determine strategies and develop skills in applying conflict and anger management and negotiation techniques in order to address problems arising from unfair workplace practices. (CCT)

Use case studies and role plays to explore methods of managing anger, negotiating and resolving conflict in the workplace. Using knowledge of fair workplace practices, anger management, conflict resolution and negotiation strategies, have students develop an employment contract and/or policy manual that outlines working conditions for a specific workplace. Using case studies, identify ways to address workplace disputes; for example, a worker not being paid overtime. If students are presently working, discuss issues that they may have encountered, whether and/or how they chose to address the issue and if or how the issue was resolved. Provide information about community agencies to contact for more information or to clarify an issue related to labour standards. (COM)