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| Name the two legislations protecting human rights |
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Definition
1. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Applies to all actions of all levels of government and agencies under their jurisdiction as they go about their work of creating laws
- Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression
2. Human Rights Legislation: Prohibits discrimination against all Canadians in a number of areas, including employment. Prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion/creed, sex, marital status, age, physical/mental disability, and sexual orientation |
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| Ways to create an Inclusive Environment in the workplace |
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Definition
- Top management commitment
- Integration of diversity initiatives and talent management
- Diversity training programs
- Support groups
- Critical relationship networks
- Open dialogue
- Management responsibility and accountability |
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Term
| What are the two different kinds of sexual harassment and what is the difference between the two? |
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Definition
Sexual coercion: Harassment of a sexual nature that results in some direct consequence o the worker's employment status or some gain in or loss of tangible job benefits
Sexual annoyance: Sexually related conduct that is hostile, intimidating, or offensive to the employee but has no direct link to tangible job benefits or loss thereof |
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Term
| Steps to developing a sound harassment policy (9) |
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Definition
1. An anti-harassment policy statement, stating the organization's commitment to a safe respectful work environment
2. Information for victims
3. Employees' rights and responsibilities
4. Employers' and managers' responsibilities
5. Anti-harassment policy procedures
6. Penalties for retaliation against a complaint
7. Guidelines for appeals
8. Other options such as union grievance procedures and human rights complaints
9. How the policy will be monitored and adjusted
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| Steps to creating an employment equity program (6) |
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Definition
1. Senior management commitment and support
2. Data collection and analysis
3. Employment systems review
4. Plan development
5. Implementation
6. Monitoring, evaluating, and revising |
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