The general protections laws protect workplace rights. Most people and businesses are covered by these laws.
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The law protects the workplace rights of most people and businesses including:
- employees who have not been dismissed
- contractors
- prospective employees
- employers
You should read about the general protections laws. This will help you to understand the laws.
An applicant can choose to take their case to a federal court. See take your general protections case to court.
If you have been dismissed from your job, see dismissal under general protections.
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Process for general protection disputes
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Understand how we process general protections cases not involving dismissal.
Apply for general protections – no dismissal (Form F8C)
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Make a claim about a dispute or incident under general protections laws.
Responding to a general protections claim not involving dismissal
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Understand how to respond to a claim.