HRM 2600 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Canadian Human Rights Act, Equal Pay For Equal Work

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 2600
• Professor: Gordon Qi Wang

Document Summary

Managers and hr professionals are expected to manage employees in ways that comply with and respect the laws and regulations of canada. These rules have been written to protect employees and employers. It is important to know that managers (and employees) cannot do whatever they want at work, without suffering consequences. The consequences range from criminal charges, costly and time-consuming litigation, negative publicity for the organization, and decrease in organizational morale and commitment. Employment equity the employment of individuals in a fair and nonbiased manner. When managers ignore the legal aspects of hrm, they risk incurring costly and time-consuming litigation, negative public attitudes, and damage to organization morale. Labour force statistics indicate changing patterns of immigration, rising labour force participation rates for women, and an aging population with a proportionally higher incidence of disabilities. By definition, equity means fairness and impartiality.