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Legislative branch

The branch of government that makes laws, such as Parliament passing a new law about employment.

Executive branch

The branch of government that carries out and enforces laws, for example, government departments implementing laws.

Judicial branch

The branch of government that interprets laws and resolves legal disputes through courts.

Constitutional law

The supreme law of Canada, outlining how government powers operate and protecting individual rights.

Federal government

Regulates federally regulated workplaces like banks and airlines.

Provincial government

Regulates most workplaces, including retail stores and restaurants in Manitoba.

Municipal government

Handles local matters such as zoning and certain business rules.

Statute law

Written laws formally passed by the legislative bodies, such as laws setting employment standards.

Common law

Legal principles established through judges' decisions in court cases.

Ethics in HR

The principles guiding decisions on what is right, fair, and responsible in human resources.

Integrity

An ethical leader's quality of doing the right thing, even without observation.

Transparency

Being honest and open about decisions, as demonstrated by an ethical leader.

Accountability

The responsibility taken by an ethical leader for their actions and mistakes.

Sole proprietorship

A business owned by one person, where the owner can be personally responsible for business debts.

Partnership

A business structure where two or more people operate together, with personal liability for obligations in a general partnership.

Corporation

A separate legal entity from its owners that typically provides limited liability to its shareholders.

Limited liability company (LLC)

A business structure offering limited liability to owners, more common in the U.S. than in Canada.