Generally, labour law covers

 Generally, labour law covers:

 Industrial relations – certification of unions, labour-management relations, collective bargaining and unfair labour practices;

 Workplace health and safety;

 Employment standards, including general holidays, annual leave, working hours, unfair dismissals, minimum wage, layoff procedures and severance pay.

There are two broad categories of labour law. First, collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer and union. Second, individual labour law concerns employees' rights at work and through the contract for work.