Non-representation matters

These issues are not handled by USJE.

  1. Access to Information Request
  2. Privacy Breach
  3. Canadian Human Rights Complaints
  4. Arbitration scheduling
  5. Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada
  6. Staffing complaints
  7. Workplace injuries claims
  8. Canada Labour Code complaints

Access to Information Request

    If you’re interested in filing an ATIP, please visit their site: Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request

    Privacy Breach

    In the case of a privacy breach, you are encouraged to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) to discuss your concerns and to file a complaint if necessary.

    The OPC also offers recourse in the event of a breach considered to be founded. For more information, please contact the OPC. 

    Canadian Human Rights Complaints

    Summary: File a discrimination complaint
    Discrimination complaint process
    Discrimination complaint rules

    Arbitration scheduling

    Once your grievance has been referred to PSAC for arbitration and you received and acknowledgement from them, they are now in charge of your grievance. If you wish to have an update on the status of your grievance or if you have any questions, you can contact the agent or the officer that is mentioned in the acknowledgement letter directly or write an email to : Arb-Representation@psac-afpc.com

    Or you can consult the FPSLREB’s website directly at: https://pslreb-crtefp.gc.ca/fpslreb-crtespf/HearingAudience/Hearing

    Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

    You believe you have witnessed wrongdoing and want to report it to preserve the integrity and trust in the federal public sector, you can make a protected disclosure online.

    Staffing complaints

     All complaints must be filed within 15 calendar days (not working days) of the date on which the notice of the appointment or proposed appointment, revocation or lay-off (that is the subject of the complaint) was received or, in the case of a public notice, 15 days after the date of the notice.

    The 15-day time limit is a strict one: The Board must receive a copy of the complaint within the 15-day time limit. Complaints received after the 15 days are considered untimely and may be dismissed for this reason.

    For more detailed information please consult the Procedural Guide for Staffing complaint on the Board’s website.

    Workplace injuries claims

    Canada Labour Code complaints

    Within the Canada Labour Code, PART II Occupational Health and Safety, there is no identified Union representation rights for employees. An employee can be disciplined by the employer under CLC, PART II, section 147, when the employer can demonstrate that the employee has willfully abused his rights under sections 128 and 129.

    https://pslreb-crtefp.gc.ca/en/resources/guides/complaints-ohs.html

    Disciplinary Action

    Abuse of rights

    147.1 (1) An employer may, after all the investigations and appeals have been exhausted by the employee who has exercised rights under sections 128 and 129, take disciplinary action against the employee who the employer can demonstrate has willfully abused those rights.

    Complaints when Action against Employees

    Complaint to Board

    133 (1) An employee, or a person designated by the employee for the purpose, who alleges that an employer has taken action against the employee in contravention of section 147 may, subject to subsection (3), make a complaint in writing to the Board of the alleged contravention.