BU354 Chapter Notes -Reverse Discrimination, Visible Minority, Hijab
Document Summary
The legal framework for employment law in canada. Companies with employees in different provinces/territories must monitor the legislations in each of those jurisdictions and remain current as legislation changes. 14 jurisdictions: 10 provinces; 3 territories; canada as a whole. legislated acts of parliament - income tax act regulations (for legislated acts) - rules to aid interpretation of laws. Constitutional law - charter of rights and freedoms. Provincial/territorial employment laws govern 90% of canadian workers federal laws govern 10% of workers in federal civil service, crown corporations and agencies, transportation, banking and communications. Regulations are legally binding rules established by special regulatory bodies, such as the ministry of labour and human rights commissions, created to enforce compliance with the law and aid in its interpretation. Are 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.
