ADM 2337 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Employment Equity (Canada), Canadian Human Rights Act, Visible Minority

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 2337
• Professor: Paul Robinson

Document Summary

Adm2337 chapter 3: equity and diversity in hrm. Employment equity: the employment of individuals in a fair and nonbiased manner; it is not only the absence of discrimination but also the proactive programs that ensure the workplace reflects the population. Broadens the base of qualified individuals for employment, training, and promotions. E(cid:374)ha(cid:374)(cid:272)es a(cid:374) o(cid:396)ga(cid:374)izatio(cid:374)"s a(cid:271)ility to att(cid:396)a(cid:272)t a(cid:374)d (cid:396)etai(cid:374) the (cid:271)est (cid:395)ualified e(cid:373)ployees. Protects the rights of government and public sector employees only. Bona-fide occupational qualification (bfoq): a justifiable reason for discrimination based on business reasons of safety or effectiveness. Applies to all federal government departments and agencies, crown corporations, and other businesses and industries under federal jurisdictions. Fines for any guilty organization or employee up to ,000. Most cases solved at the investigation stage. Based on the idea of equal pay for equal work or equal pay for work of equal value. U(cid:374)de(cid:396) the a(cid:272)t e(cid:373)ploye(cid:396)s (cid:373)ust : allow employees to identify themselves as designated groups.