BU354 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Natural Justice, Reverse Discrimination, Stereotype
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Chapter 4 - legal requirements & managing diversity. Federal and provincial governments crate regulatory bodies (commissions, tribunals, and boards to enforce compliance with the law and aid in interpretations) Regulations - legally enforceable rules developed by governmental agencies to ensure compliance with laws that the agency administers: these affect the employment relationship. Canadian charter of rights and freedoms - federal law enacted in 1982, guaranteeing individuals equal rights before the law. Gives protection to canadians in these specific areas. The charter only applies to individuals dealing with federal and provincial governments and agencies under their jurisdiction: reaches far because every law can be challenged, courts need to balance individual and collective rights. The human rights act provides equal employment opportunities without regard to people"s race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, or conviction for an offence which a pardon has been granted.
