At LabourLink, workers' and employers' right to privacy will be respected. Respecting privacy contributes to a safer, more comfortable environment for LabourLink workers, employers and staff.

In general, personal information will be kept confidential within the program. We will only ask for personal information about LabourLink workers if it is pertinent to program activities or under extraordinary circumstances.

LabourLink staff will use good judgment and discretion if the need to disclose personal information about a program participant arises. LabourLink staff will also limit the disclosure of information to the details necessary in any particular situation. If LabourLink staff are unsure about a situation, they will consult with the worker and ask management.

Before any information can be disclosed, workers must first complete the "Authorization for Collection and Release of Information" form. This form will be completed as part of the intake process. The worker has the right to refuse if she or he so wishes. Refusing to sign will not exclude a worker from being placed in a job.

By law there are certain questions that employers cannot ask workers. Workers are not required to answer questions about marital status, religion, political affiliations, criminal record, ethnic origin and sexual orientation. LabourLink staff will not ask such questions and will inform workers of unlawful questions that employers may ask.

In the case of a police officer inquiring about the whereabouts of a worker. LabourLink staff will balance cooperation with the police and protection of workers. We expect that the police will act in accordance with their established protocol.