HRM1008 Study Guide - Canadian Human Rights Commission, Canadian Human Rights Act, Human Rights Commission

• School: George Brown College
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM1008
• Professor: A N N E H A R D A C R E

Document Summary

All managers must be aware of the legal environment of hrm. Must know the implications of their actions regarding employees. Managers are accountable for intentional, unintentional violations. Have begun to promote and initiate workplace diversity. Gave each of the provinces and territories the power to legislate in relation to employment law. For all those not employed by federally regulated industries. Covers industries such as manufacturing, retail, schools. Each of canada"s 14 jurisdictions (federal and 10 provincial, 3 territorial) Accumulation of judicial precedents" that do not derive from specific pieces of legislation. Allegations of wrongful dismissal by and employer. Governs collective agreements and individual employment contracts. All employees and employers in canada are covered under this. Ten provinces and three territories each have an employment standards act. Such as wages, paid holidays and vacations. Hours of work permitted in a work week. 1. 5 hours of paid time off for every hour of overtime worked.