MGHB12H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3-4: Canadian Human Rights Act, Job Design, Job Analysis
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Chapter 3: equity and diversity in human resources management. By definition, equity means fairness and impartiality. In a legal sense it means justice based on the concepts of ethics and fairness. Employee equity: the employment of individuals in a fair and nonbiased manner. Designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities who have been disadvantaged in employment. Benefits of employment equity are that it makes good business sense. It contributes to the bottom line by broadening the base of qualified individuals, ability to attract and keep the best-qualified employees, enhances employee morale and it improves organization"s image in the community. Employment equity through canadian charter of rights and freedoms, the federal canadian. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication. Sex (including pregnancy and childbirth) or sexual orientation. Dependence on alcohol/drugs (except yukon & nw territories)
