page 1 (chapter 2) Flashcards
what is precedent
decisions of another jurisdiction regarding a similar case act as a persuasive authority regarding how legislation is to be interpreted
what is the government role
balance employee and employer needs through that legislation
what do employers have to do with it
modify employees terms according to legit business needs
what do employees have to do with it
protected from harmful business practices
what is the canadian charter of rights and freedoms
guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians from government actions
is the charter employment specific
no, but employers must follow government acts, actions and actors
what are the freedoms of the charter
conscience and religion
thought, belief, opinion, expression
peaceful assembly
association
what are the rights of the charter
democratic
mobility
legal
equality AKA section 15
what is discriminnation
unequal or unfair treatment of a person based upon some protected personal characteristic
what does the human rights legislation protect
prohibits discrimination in employment relationships and the delivery of goods and services
what is the jurisdiction of the human rights legislation
who has jurisdiction over the canadian human rights act protect
federal government, first nations government, federally regulated organizations and provincial and territorial laws
what is the entire ontario human rights code
gender identity and expression
disability; physical, psychological, environmental, addiction to drugs
origin
colour
race
sex –> anatomical classification as male, female, intersex
family status –> being in a parent and child relationship
what does the ontario human rights code do
makes it so u cannot make employment decisions based on the specific characteristics listed in the code
what is a collective bargaining agreement
minimum terms/conditions with unions
