HROB 3050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Equal Protection Clause, Canada Labour Code, Natural Justice

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour
• Course: HROB 3050
• Professor: Rhonda Gordon

Document Summary

1/ statute law legislation passed by the government (provincial or federal government) Statutes are sometimes referred to as legislation" or acts" (ie. the ontario human rights code) Employment statues are passed because government decides employees require protections or rights beyond those that currently exist. There are many factors that can lead to changes in employment law: Change in political party (2001-pc allowed max work week=60 hours, 2003-liberal changed this to 40) Demographic shifts in society (dramatic increase in number of women in paid workforce has led to several new statutory requirements, including pay equity and increased pregnancy and parental leave) Changing social values (technology changes have led to enhanced privacy protection laws) To become provincial statute, bill must pass three readings in legislature (located at queens park, To become federal statute, bill must pass three readings in house of commons and must also passed by the senate (located in ottawa)