Lesson 3

Question 1

Discrimination

Answer 1

any refusal to employ or to continue to employ any person
to adversely affect any current employee on the basis of that individuals membership in a protected group
All canadian jurisdictions prohibit on 6 grounds

Question 2

Employment equity

Answer 2

elimination of discriminatory practices that prevent the entry or retention of members form designated groups in the workplace

Question 3

refers to a situation where an employer, in good faith, adopts a policy or practice that has an unintended, negative impact on members of a protected group

Answer 3

Adverse effect discrimination

Question 4

Occurs when the selection rate for a protected group is lower than that for the relevant comparison group

Answer 4

adverse impact

Question 5

the duty of an employer to put in place modifications to discriminatory employment practices or procedures to meet the needs of members of a protected group being affected by the practice or procedures

Answer 5

accommodation

Question 6

a recruitment practice where the employing org makes a deterred and persistent effort to make potential job applicants, including designated members, aware of available positions

Answer 6

outreach recruiting

Question 7

Direct discrimination

Answer 7

when the employer adopts practices or rules that on its face discriminate