MHR 600 Study Guide - Final Guide: Canadian Multiculturalism Act, Melting Pot, Clothing
31 Oct 2017
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The case of b. (r. ) v. children"s aid society of metropolitan toronto. The claimants, who were jehovah"s witnesses, did want their infant daughter to receive a blood transfusion, children"s aid took baby away and blood transfusion was given. The court found that the children"s aid society was justified to remove the child. Employers have a duty to accommodate religious diversity, up to undue hardship . Religious observance during work hours (dairy pool) Employment statutes set out minimum standards that all workplaces must meet. Labour legislation governs rights of collective bargaining, establishing unions and grievance procedures. Protections relevant to religion in the workplace may arise expressly in collective agreements or contracts of employment. Commission scolaire r gionale de chambly v. bergevin case. Three jewish teachers employed by a quebec school board, who took a day off to celebrate yom kippur. The school board had granted them leave of absence but without pay.
