HROB 2100 Chapter 1: Chapter 1.docx
Document Summary
The legal framework for employment law in canada. Supervisors and managers as agents of the organization must abide by legislated rules and regulations. Risk of expensive lawsuits requires awareness of employment law: impact employer branding or reputation. Primary responsibility for employment related law resides w the provinces and territories. Provincial law governs about 90% of canadian workers (remaining 10% by federal laws) Layers of canadian legislation affecting workplace practices: at the broadest level, protected under constitutional law ie. charter of rights and. Freedoms: basic rights guaranteed to all persons residing in canada. Each jurisdiction creates special regulatory bodies to enforce compliance w the law and aid in its interpretation; develop legally binding rules called regulations and evaluate complaints. The charter of rights and freedoms and human rights legislation in each jurisdiction. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication.