Labour standards are rules governing employment conditions including minimum wage, hours of work, overtime pay, vacation entitlements, and workplace safety. In Canada, most workers fall under provincial labour standards, but the federal government regulates employees in industries crossing provincial boundaries, including banks, telecommunications, interprovincial transportation, airports, and ports. This means some workers in municipalities are governed by federal rather than provincial rules. Municipal employees typically fall under provincial labour standards, while airport or port workers in the same city follow federal regulations. Understanding which jurisdiction applies helps workers know their rights and employers meet their obligations.