SMO415 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Protected Group, Visible Minority, Duke Energy

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Strategic Management and Organization
• Course: SMO415
• Professor: Ross Bradford

Document Summary

Legal sources that affect canadian employment: constitutional law = overlaying law in canada and anything that doesn"t conform to the law is not in force. The constitution has precedence over any other laws: human rights law = each province and territory, as well as the federal government has act that prohibit discrimination in employment. Canadian humane rights act applies to government department employees. Enforced through human rights legislation in all jurisdictions. Programs involve any human resource activities introduced into an organization to ensure equality for all employees in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation and training. All selection requirements are realistic and job related. Collective agreements set out the conditions under which job changes must occur and have a major impact on internal selection and movement of workers. Hours of work, minimum wage, termination and other conditions are set out in employment standards.