Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development – Windsor, ON

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development regional office in Windsor serves as a critical hub for enforcing employment standards and occupational health and safety regulations in Southwestern Ontario. Located at 4510 Rhodes Drive, this office houses inspectors and officers dedicated to ensuring that workplaces across Essex and Kent counties remain safe, fair, and compliant with provincial laws.

Employment Standards

Employment Standards Officers at this location administer the Employment Standards Act, 2000. They investigate claims related to unpaid wages, vacation pay, hours of work, and termination entitlements. Workers who believe their rights have been violated can file claims that are reviewed and adjudicated by staff here. The office also provides resources to help employers understand their obligations regarding minimum wage and leaves of absence.

Occupational Health and Safety

The Occupational Health and Safety branch operates from this facility to enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Inspectors are dispatched from this office to investigate workplace injuries, fatalities, and refusals to work. They also conduct proactive inspections in industrial and construction sectors to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Reports of unsafe work conditions can be directed to this ministry office for investigation.

• Construction Safety: Monitoring job sites for fall protection and equipment safety.
• Industrial Inspections: Ensuring factories and warehouses meet hygiene and safety standards.
• Office of the Worker Adviser: Providing advisory services for injured workers navigating insurance claims.