Introduction Employment law is a crucial aspect of the legal framework governing the relationship between employers and employees in Canada. Through the analysis of various employment law scenarios in Canada, this report aims to demonstrate the critical importance of understanding and applying legal principles to real-world situations encountered by employers and employees. By examining key issues such as unfair dismissal, disability accommodation, employment contracts, workplace harassment, and changes in employment terms, this report highlights the need for organisations to adhere to legal obligations, protect employee rights, and foster a fair and equitable work environment. Ultimately, the effective application of employment law principles …show more content…
Disabilities can include physical, mental, cognitive and sensory impairments, as well as chronic illnesses and mental health conditions (Owen, Rylie & Murray, 2020, p171). interactive process: The interactive process involves engaging in meaningful dialogue with the employee to determine their specific accommodation needs (Owen, Rylie & Murray, 2020, p. 380). This process should be collaborative and respectful, involving input from both the employer and the employee. Documentation and Medical Information: While employers have the right to request medical information to substantiate a disability claim, they must handle this information with care and ensure confidentiality, medical information should only be used for the purpose of assessing and implementing accommodations (Owen, Rylie & Murray, 2020, …show more content…
By educating both management and staff, establishing clear processes, maintaining open communication, documenting everything, considering flexible solutions, seeking legal counsel when needed, promoting inclusion and accessibility, and monitoring and evaluating the accommodation process effectively while promoting a culture of inclusion and respect in the workplace. By prioritising the needs of employees with disabilities and ensuring compliance with legal obligations, employers can create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential. References Owens, R., Riley, J., & Murray, J. (2020) - The 'Secondary' of the 'Secondary' of The Law of Work. Oxford University Press, Australia. Ontario.ca. -. n.d. - n.d. - n.d. Business and the economy. https://www.ontario.ca/page/business-and-economy ‘. Ontario Human Rights Commission. n.d. - n.d. - n.d. Ontario Human Rights Code -.
The concept of persecution is not defined in the IRPA. In Canada (Attorney General) v Ward, [1993] 2 SCR 689 at paragraph 63, the Supreme Court defined it as a “sustained or systemic violation of basic human rights demonstrative of a failure of state protection.” In order to constitute persecution, the treatments in question must be serious and repetitive or systematic. In Chan v Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [1995] 3 SCR 593 at paragraph 71, the Supreme Court further stated the
Employment equity and affirmative action are laws designed to aid people from the four designated groups to increase their representation in the work force, these four groups are: women, aboriginals, visible minorities, and people with disabilities. These laws are in place to ensure diversification of the workforce with people from different backgrounds and views. These laws were not created to give anyone from the designated groups an advantage in the hiring process but to remove any systematic
need to be understood. The four issues that needs to be understood are the constitution law, human rights legislation, employment equity and labour law, employment standards, privacy legislation and related legislation. Constitutional law serves as the supreme law of Canada. It is the body of law that consist of acts and orders passed in order to address issues in employment. The Constitution cites employment law sections from the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms, laying
interviewee notices a box in her application form that asks to indicate the number of children she has along with their age(s). It is because Annalise does not like to hire candidates with young children who would be always late for work and first to leave at the end of the day. Annalise, as a licensed paralegal, shall respect the requirements of human
Section 87 Indian Act The Indian Act in Canada, is the principal statute dealing with status Indians, their bands and the system of Indian reserves. The Act is wide raning in scope including resource development, governance, fiscal management and many other major policies. It is still regarded as one of the primary documents which rules how the Government of Canada interacts with first nations and their members. Section 87 is one of the most important policies enacted via the Indian Act regarding
continuity in employment, a fair wage, equal treatment in pay for same work done, protection in the event of accidents, illness,
it was born out of a need for a national police force to enforce the law in Canada’s newly acquired western territories. It began as the NWMP (North West Mounted Police) in 1873 with only one hundred and fifty recruits. Between then and now it has changed drastically, it currently has more than 28,000 members and continues to grow. (http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/recruiting-recrutement/rm-mr/rm-mr-eng.htm?fe) The RCMP enforces the law federally, provincially, and municipally in more than 150 municipalities
been affected by factors such as: technology, globalization, legislation, and link to the implications on human resource departments. Relevant Background With major increases in technology the process of posting available positions, receiving applications, and communicating with prospective candidates has resulted in decreased time spent on each aspect of the recruitment and selection process. While at the same time this has led to a greater pool of available candidates which leaves the human resource
The Live-In Caregiver Program of Canada Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program offers foreign caregivers the opportunity to work and live in Canada. The program’s intent is to encourage immigration while simultaneously addressing caregiver shortages. However, working and live-in conditions are not ideal. The majority of people applying for the LCP are women of color, who come from lower income/source countries, like the Philippines. These women are often marginalized because of their vulnerable status
technology gets advanced. Canada is one of the countries where social networking is been adopted in widespread. Cyber crime is widely spread topic we can explain the laws, court cases available in detailed manner. So therefore for the selection of this topic for this research above mentioned key points were considered. Research Objectives • To find out the laws available for cyber crime in Canada. • To find out the policies available for protecting personal information in Canada. • To find out existing
exemplified in the Battered Woman Syndrome. This narrative is common among women and girls who suffer intimate partner violence from their partners. However, I am particularly interested in young Nigerian women, who migrated to Canada in the hopes of a better education and employment. My research would focus on the challenges involved in reporting the violence and seeking assistance, and the distinct social factors involved. Being in a foreign country, would pose obstacles for these individuals; they may
Employment or labor laws have been developed to facilitate smooth relationship between employers and employees. Employment laws provide rules and regulations that should govern both the employer and the employees in their places of work. Employment laws discuss issues related to child labor, wages and salaries, retirement, working conditions, compensations, incentives and employment benefits among others. The major objective is to ensure the employer does not exploit the employee and on the other
Canadians soldiers, that risked their lives for British Crown. Canada’s Aboriginal peoples contributed greatly to the war effort, by giving money to the cause and by volunteering. Even so at that time Aboriginals faced racism, misery and assimilation in Canada. Many Aboriginals participated in the war, because they were true
investment between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Since the agreement entered into force on January 1, 1994, NAFTA become a state-of-the-art market-opening agreement, came into force and knew as a most tariff and non-tariff barriers to free trade and investment between the three NAFTA countries. In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is the world’s largest free trade zones and laying the foundations for good economic growth up and rising prosperity for Canada, the United States
Introduction The Oxford English Dictionary defines the rule of law as “the authority and influence of law in society, esp. when viewed as a constraint on individual and institutional behaviour; the principle whereby all members of a society, including those in government, are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes.” This formal definition commonly references three criteria's: individuals and the collective society are governed by rules that are impartial and equal