Other Acts

The Board determines complaints of alleged reprisal under The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act. The Board does not investigate disclosures of wrongdoing: that is the role of designated officers within public bodies or the Manitoba Ombudsman. Reprisal complaints may only be brought to the Board after first being made to the Ombudsman.

The Board determines requests from employers to be exempted from the leave without pay requirements under The Elections Act. The Chairperson of the Board, together with the Chief Electoral Officer, is also responsible for appointing a person (retired judge, where possible) to determine applications challenging the right of an elected candidate to take office or the validity of an election. The Board also determines unfair labour practice complaints alleging a breach of section 14 (leave without pay) or section 20 (right to reinstatement; employer’s obligations; etc.) of The Elections Act.

The Board has general jurisdiction over labour relations matters and collective bargaining involving teachers governed by The Public Schools Act, except where The Public Schools Act provides otherwise.

The Board determines complaints alleging a contravention of section 7 (right to information about investigation of offence) or section 26 (victim to be granted time off for parts of trial) of The Victims’ Bill of Rights.

The Board determines appeals of compliance orders and administrative orders issued under The Apprenticeship and Certification Act.