ADM 2337 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Canadian Human Rights Act, Reasonable Accommodation, Protected Group

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Provincial/ territorial employment laws govern 90% of canadian workers. Federal civil service, crown corporations and federally regulated industries: transportation, banking and communication industries. Then, how many jurisdictions govern employment law 14 jurisdictions and they are very similar. Legal framework for employment law in canada: constitutional law ( the constitution act of 1982, legislated acts of parliament (legislation) Laws that regulate some aspects of hr. E. g, canadian human rights act (chra), occupational health and safety acts, income tax: regulations for legislated acts. Aid in the interpretations of laws - e. g. regulatory bodies like the human rights commission: common law. Maternity, parenting and adoption leaves bereavement and compassionate leave. Set limit on maximum number of work hours permitted per day or week. Equal pay for equal work- applies to gender discrimination. Ex: ontario employment standards act (esa) administered by the ministry of labour. The charter forms the foundation of human rights in other jurisdictions.

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