MGHB12H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Canadian Human Rights Act, Visible Minority, Occupational Segregation
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Chapter 3: equity and diversity in human resources. Employment equity the employment of individuals in a fair and nonbiased manner. Designated groups women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities who have been disadvantaged in employment. Face significant disadvantages in employment high unemployment, occupational segregation, pay inequities, and limited opportunities for career progress. Women are underrepresented in many job positions. Aboriginal people face major barriers to employment, which are often compounded by low educational achievement and lack of job experience, as well as by language and cultural barriers. People with disabilities face attitudinal barriers, physical demands that are unrelated to actual job requirements, and inadequate access to the technical and human support systems that would make productive employment possible. Broadens the base of qualified individuals for employment, training, and promotions and by helping employers avoid costly human rights complaints.
