Collective Labour Agreement Database: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to access your legal minimum wage, overtime rates, and safety standards through the national database for sector agreements.
This database allows you to look up the specific rules, worker protections, and negotiated terms that apply to your specific work sector.
Who it's for
This service is designed for all employees working within sectors that have a Collective Labour Agreement (CAO). If your industry has an active agreement, you are covered by the rules found in this database.
What you get
By using this database, you can verify the specific terms of your employment. This includes checking your legal minimum wage to ensure you are being paid fairly, confirming that your overtime rates are calculated correctly, and reviewing the safety standards that must be maintained in your workplace to protect your health.
What it costs you
There is no cost to use this service. It is entirely free to search the database by your specific work sector to find the information you need.
The catch to know
It is easy to overlook certain financial benefits because they are not always clearly listed on a standard pay slip. For example, many workers in specialized trades, such as welding, often do not realize they are entitled to specific "dirty work" allowances. These are extra payments meant to compensate you for the nature of your tasks, and you must check the database to ensure these are being applied to your pay.
How to apply
- Visit the official portal online.
- Search for your specific employment sector to find the relevant agreement.
- Review the details regarding pay, overtime, and safety standards.
- Compare these details against your current employment terms to ensure you are receiving your full entitlements.