Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Canadian Human Rights Commission, Canadian Human Rights Act, Canada Labour Code

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B
• Professor: Maryann Fraboni

Document Summary

Employment laws affect line managers and what they are expected to do to successfully manage people. Laws protect the employer and the employee. All employees should be aware of their personal biases and how those attitudes influence their dealings with one another. Supervisors should always be aware of the laws not being aware of them is not an excuse. Treating employees certain ways is simply good business . Two sets of law in canada: federal, provincial company. Common law establishes the basic employee-employer relationship of trust. Contract law governs a person engaged in a fee-for-service activity for a. Statutory law creates employment conditions such as providing minimum wages or holidays with pay. Federal legislation only applies to about 10% of workers -- while federal law regulates employment insurance and the canadian pension plan, all employers and employees are covered: federal employment laws.