BU354 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Visible Minority, Underemployment, Equal Protection Clause
Document Summary
The primary objective of most employment legislation in canada is to prevent employers from exploiting paid workers. Canadian employment legislation is largely modeled on the us national. Labour relations act, with 3 differences: canadian population is more inclined to accept and expect gov"t regulations, canadian employers must give a reason or sufficient notice upon termination, canadian legislation is more decentralized. Regulations: legally binding rules established by special regulatory bodies created to enforce compliance with the law and aid in its interpretation. Human rights legislation: jurisdictions specific legislation that prohibits intentional and unintentional discrimination in employment situation and in the delivery of good and services: supersedes the terms of any employment contract or collective agreement. Intentional discrimination: differential or unequal treatment, discrimination because of association. Enforcement of human rights acts is the responsibility of the human rights commission of each jurisdiction. File claims with human rights tribunal and employer has to investigate the claim.
