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What percentage of the Canadian workforce is represented by the designated groups in employment equity?
What percentage of the Canadian workforce is represented by the designated groups in employment equity?
Which of the following groups is not part of the designated groups for employment equity?
Which of the following groups is not part of the designated groups for employment equity?
Which act provides fundamental rights and freedoms that relate to employment equity in Canada?
Which act provides fundamental rights and freedoms that relate to employment equity in Canada?
Which level of government implements the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA)?
Which level of government implements the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA)?
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What is a common prohibited ground of discrimination in employment according to the employment equity framework?
What is a common prohibited ground of discrimination in employment according to the employment equity framework?
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Which statement is true regarding the differences in employment equity laws across Canada?
Which statement is true regarding the differences in employment equity laws across Canada?
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Which factor does not contribute to employment disadvantage for designated groups in Canada?
Which factor does not contribute to employment disadvantage for designated groups in Canada?
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What is the expected demographic trend regarding visible minorities in Canada by 2036?
What is the expected demographic trend regarding visible minorities in Canada by 2036?
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What is the main purpose of Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)?
What is the main purpose of Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the implementation of Employment Equity in Organizations?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the implementation of Employment Equity in Organizations?
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Under the Employment Equity Act, which groups are specifically targeted for workplace equality measures?
Under the Employment Equity Act, which groups are specifically targeted for workplace equality measures?
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What does pay equity encompass according to the Canadian legislation?
What does pay equity encompass according to the Canadian legislation?
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What characterizes sexual harassment in the workplace?
What characterizes sexual harassment in the workplace?
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Which of the following statements about managing diversity is true?
Which of the following statements about managing diversity is true?
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What is the first step in implementing employment equity in organizations?
What is the first step in implementing employment equity in organizations?
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Which of the following options is a common misconception about pay equity?
Which of the following options is a common misconception about pay equity?
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Study Notes
Equity and Diversity in HRM
- This chapter covers equity and diversity in Human Resource Management (HRM).
- The learning agenda includes reasons for employment equity, legal frameworks, the Employment Equity Act, diversity management in organizations.
Canada's Diversity
- Canada is a very diverse country with over 250 ethnic groups.
- 22% of Canadian residents were born outside Canada.
- By 2036, approximately one in every three Canadians will be a visible minority.
- Workplaces must reflect and accommodate this diversity.
- Employment equity has been an important consideration in HRM for many years.
Employment Equity
- Employment equity aims for fair and unbiased treatment of all individuals in employment.
- Designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and visible minorities) often experience significant disadvantages in employment.
- These designated groups comprise approximately 60% of the workforce.
Legal Framework for Employment Equity
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms establishes fundamental freedoms, democratic rights, mobility rights, and legal rights.
- The Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) protects rights of various groups. Federal government departments and Crown corporations, along with businesses and industries that fall under federal oversight (e.g., banks, airlines, railways, and communications companies) are subject to the CHRA.
- Most other workplaces receive protection under provincial laws. The stipulations found in each province's laws vary.
- Every province and territory has its own human rights act that prevents discrimination in the workplace.
- These acts prohibit discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disabilities, and marital status.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
- Organizations may have grounds to discriminate based on business reasons for safety or effectiveness, known as Bona Fide Occupational Qualification.
Enforcement of Provincial Human Rights Laws
- Individuals can file a complaint with Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC).
- The CHRC investigates the complaint and submits a report.
- If the complaint is valid, a settlement is reached, otherwise, the matter moves to a tribunal.
Pay Equity
- Pay equity is mandated by all Canadian jurisdictions.
- Discriminating based on job content is illegal.
- Men and women should be paid equally for doing the same work (equal work-pay equality).
- Pay should be equal for work of equal or comparable value.
The Employment Equity Act (1995)
- The Employment Equity Act applies to employers and crown corporations with 100 or more employees, that fall under the Canada Labor Code.
- These employers must implement employment equity programs and report the results.
- Employment equity involves identifying and removing barriers for specific groups (e.g. women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities).
- It also includes special measures and accommodations.
Implementation Steps
- Implementation of employment equity in organizations typically follows steps:
- Senior management commitment and assignment of accountable staff
- Data collection and analysis
- Employment systems review (addressing systemic discrimination, special measures, and reasonable accommodation)
- Establishment of a workplace action plan
- Implementation of the plan
- Evaluation, monitoring, and revision of the plan
Sexual Harassment
- Sexual harassment includes unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace.
Managing Diversity
- Diversity management aims to optimize a multicultural workforce to meet business objectives.
- It involves creating a fair and equitable workplace for everyone and is a voluntary step beyond the consideration of four designated groups.
- Diversity management leads to strategic and competitive advantage, by increasing potential for all employees.
Reasons for Diversity Management
- Better utilization of talent, Increased marketplace understanding, Enhanced creativity, Increased quality of problem solving, Breadth of understanding in leadership positions.
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This quiz explores the principles of equity and diversity within Human Resource Management. It covers the legal frameworks governing employment equity, the Employment Equity Act, and the importance of managing diversity in the workplace to reflect Canada's multicultural society. Test your understanding of these critical HR concepts.
