NUTR 431D2 Chapter 2: HRM 200 - chapter 2 notes.docx

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: NUTR 431D2
• Professor: Katrina Di Gravio

Document Summary

Hrm 200 - chapter 2 - the changing legal emphasis. The legal framework for employment law in canada. 14 jurisdictions, provinces, territories, and federal that has things like civil service, crown corporations, agencies, business engaged in transportation, banking and communication all jurisdiction have similar laws but things like level of minimum wage, statutory holidays, and vacations vary. Income tax acts all regulate hrm in some way (later chapters) now workplace diversity is embraced (beyond legal compliance) cz it helps company"s succeed. Legislation protecting human rights: charter of rights and freedoms, human rights legislations -outlines things employees should not do like discriminate against groups even unintentionally. Notwithstanding clause allows legislation to be exempted from challenge under the. It is never blunt, and hard to prove, like you cannot see if someone really was more qualified than you for a job (direct) (differential and unequal treatment) is also prohibited.