An organization that is not classified as a federal employer under the Canada Labour Code with divisions in all provinces and territories must comply with employment labour standards legislated by the:

• A. The province/territory in which each employee works
• B. The federal government
• C. The municipality where the employee works
• D. The organization's national policy

Answer: (A)

Employment standards in Canada are set at the provincial or territorial level unless the employer is federally regulated. If the organization isn’t under the Canada Labour Code and operates across multiple provinces, the rules that apply come from the province or territory where each employee works. That means hours of work, overtime, minimum wage, vacation, termination notice, and other protections are determined by that location’s legislation, not by a single national rule. A national policy cannot override these statutory requirements. Municipal bylaws don’t generally establish general employment standards, and the federal government isn’t involved for this type of employer. The correct approach is to follow the provincial or territorial standards that apply to each individual employee’s work location.