Chapter 2: Valuing Diversity

Introduction Jurisdictions  Pro/s  Con/s

Introduction  Discrimination  UNFAIR Discrimination

Sets of Laws Covering Canadian Employers  Employment Standards Laws  Equality and Human Rights Laws  Workers’ Compensation  Occupational Health and Safety

Employment Standards Laws  See Handout “Employment Standards Guide”

Equal Opportunity and Human Rights  Is………..  Constitution Act (1982) Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Equal Opportunity  Canadian Human Rights Act  Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship, and Multiculturalism Act ons/Information_Sheets/Info_INDEX.asp ons/Information_Sheets/Info_INDEX.asp

Equal Opportunity: Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship, and Multiculturalism Act  Types of Unfair Discrimination Prohibited 1 2  BFOR/BFOQ

Equal Opportunity: Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship, and Multiculturalism Act  Harassment Employer Responsibility Sexual Harassment  * Harassment Policies  Enforcement

Equity Initiatives  Charter of Rights Legalizes……..  Canada’s Designated Groups  Employment Equity Act

Managing Diversity  Compliance to Valuing Diversity