Section 8: Activities and Resources

8.1 Discussion questions.
[Student Manual, page 73]

1. Did you ever feel someone at work was making you feel terrible about yourself? Did you not want to go to work because of that person? What did you do about it? Did you tell a coworker, a boss? If so, what happened?
2. Did you ever feel someone at work was making comments about your body, or staring at you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable? What did you do about it? Did you tell a co-worker, a boss? If so, what happened?
3. Have you ever complained to the Commission des normes du travail (Labour Standards Commission)? Do you know anyone who complained? Why? What happened?
4. Has your boss asked you to work overtime and you could not? What happened?
5. Do you take a coffee break? If so, does your employer pay you for this time?
6. How long a meal break do you get? Do you have to work during lunch or dinner?
7. Do you have to wear a uniform? If so, did you pay for it, or did your employer give it to you? Who cleans it?
8. Has your employer ever called you into to work for one (1) hour, then sent you home?
9. Are you a tip employee? If so, do you have to share your tips with the other employees?
10. Do you work part-time? Has your employer refused to pay you for a holiday because you are part-time?
11. Were ever dismissed from your job? Did you think your employer was wrong to dismiss you? What did you do? Did you get notice before you were dismissed? Have you ever complained to the Commission that you were dismissed without good cause? Do you know anyone who has? What happened?