MHR 523 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Employer Branding, Critical Role, Protected Group

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Human Resources
• Course: MHR 523
• Professor: Danielle Lamb

Document Summary

The legal framework for employment law in canada. Knowledge on employment law and legislation was found as one of the key required in. Hr professionals because of the risks of lawsuits and impact on employer branding or reputation. There are formal and informal expectations between an employer and employee. For example, there is a mutual expectation of each party to maintain the employment relationships by fulfilling their own responsibilities within the relationship. Informal expectations are difficult to manage and often depends on how one party feels. Therefore, formal laws that are largely established through legislation and the interpretation of it plays a significant role in the canadian workplace. The primary objective of most employment legislation in canada is to prevent employers from exploiting paid workers, assuming that an implicit power, imbalance exists in the employment relationship (in favour of the employer)