BU354 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Fide, Occupational Segregation, Equal Protection Clause
Document Summary
The legal framework for employment law in canada. For hr professionals, business acumen is identified as most critical piece of knowledge required in their roles: employment law/legislative awareness & talent management tied for second position. The influence and impact of formal expectations (largely established through legislation) plays large role in canadian workforce. Primary objective of most employment laws is to prevent employers from exploiting paid workers. Employees have right to be protected from harmful business practices. Government"s role is to balance employee and employer needs through employment legislation. Canada"s employment legislation largely modeled on us national labor. Relations act but 3 significant differences: canadian population more inclined to accept/expect government- mandated regulations more receptive to government intervention than. Us public: canadian employers must ensure reasonable notice for termination. Employer may quit, strike, cease employment without penalty: canadian employment laws are provincial/territorial (90%) rather than centralized.
