HTR 741 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Sexual Orientation, Occupational Segregation, Glass Ceiling
21 Jan 2013
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The legal framework for employment law in canada. Remaining 10% is governed by federal employment legislation. Legislated acts of parliament income tax act. Constitutional law charter of rights and freedom. To avoid flooding courts with complaints they created special regulatory bodies to enforce compliance with the law and aid in its interpretation. Bodies include: human rights commissions and ministries of labour, develop legally binding rules called regulations and evaluate complaints. Regulation legally binding rules established by the special regulatory bodies created to enforce compliance with the law and aid in its interpretation. All employers and employees in canada, including unionized employees, are covered by employment (labour) standards legislation. Employment (labour) standards legislation laws present in every. Canadian jurisdiction that establish minimum employee entitlements and set a limit on the maximum number of hours of work permitted per day or week. Maternity, parenting and adoption leaves bereavement and compassionate care leave termination notice and overtime pay.
