1. Rights in the Workplace

2.  All employees and employers have rights  Governed by laws  Many laws are based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Adopted by the United Nations in 1948

3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights  No one shall be held in slavery  Everyone has the right to work, to freely choose employment, to just and favourable working conditions and be protected against unemployment  The right to rest and leisure including limits on the number of working hours  An adequate standard of living  Right to job training

4. Rights of the Employee  Canadian provincial and federal governments have legislation about employee rights including: Minimum employment age Hours of work Minimum wage Overtime, holiday and vacation pay Paid public holidays Parental leave Individual and group employment terms Recovery of unpaid wages

5. Human Rights Legislation  Each province has its own legislation  It is illegal to harass or discriminate against an employee/potential employee based on: Gender Race Religion Sexual orientation Physical disability Age

6. Terminology Discrimination  Denying a qualified individual an interview, a job or promotion because of religion, gender or disability Harassment  When specific people and/or groups are made to feel threatened or uncomfortable because of who they are

7. Employer Rights  Employers have rights too!  They have the right to: Hire Dismiss Promote employees and Establish conditions of employment

8. Employer Rights continued…  Employers have the right to: Determine what their employment needs are Require that employees have the necessary skills and/or experience for a job Hire, promote and assign the most qualified individual for the job Establish standards for evaluating job performance

9. Employer Rights continued…  Require that employees follow job description and performance criteria  Set employment terms and conditions  Establish salary and wages  Dismiss, discipline or demote employees