MHR 600 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Reverse Discrimination, Performance Appraisal, Glass Ceiling
7 Nov 2017
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Provincial/territorial employment laws govern 90% of canadian workers. Federal laws govern 10% of workers in federal civil service, crown corporations and agencies, transportation, banking and communications. Canadian charter of rights and freedoms basic rights for all canadians. Have human rights that cannot be infringed upon or dismissed. Are entitled to equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Services, goods and facilities including schools, hospitals, shops, restaurants, sports and recreation organizations and facilities. Housing the place where you live or want to live, whether you rent or own the premises. Contracts includes both written and oral agreements. Employment includes job ads, application forms, job interviews, work assignments, work environment, training, promotions, discipline, terminations, volunteer duties, etc. Examples of how the code has changed include: In 1981, adding sexual harassment as a violation of the code. In the 1980s, adding disability and sexual orientation as prohibited grounds of discrimination.
