人力资源管理-课件-2

(2)-1ChapterTwoTheLegalEnvironmentCopyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.ChapterTwoLearningObjectives1.ExplainthelegalframeworkforemploymentlawinCanada.2.Explainemploymentstandardslegislation.3.DescribethefundamentalfreedomsundertheCharterofRightsandFreedoms.4.ExplainhumanrightslegislationinCanada.5.Discussemployeraccountabilitiesunderemploymentequityandpayequitylegislation.6.DiscusstheimpactofemploymentlegislationonHRM.7.Summarizebestpathwaysformanagingdiversity.(2)-2Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.1IntroductiontotheLegalEnvironment•Provincial/territorialresponsibilityforemploymentlaw•Federalemploymentlawforemployeesoffederallyregulatedindustries(i.e.civilservice,banks,airlines)•90%ofemployees•10%ofemployees(2)-3Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.1IntroductiontotheLegalEnvironment•Multiplelawsapplytobusinesseswithemployeesinmorethanoneprovinceorterritory•14jurisdictions–10provinces–3territories–Federal•Lawsthatalsoaffectlegislation:–Commonlaw(judicialdecisions)–Contractlaw(unioncontracts)(2)-4Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.2EmploymentStandardsLegislation•providesminimumentitlementsforemployees–minimumwage–holidaysandvacation–maternity/parentalleave•providesmaximumobligations–e.g..hoursofwork•requiresequalpayforequalwork–maleandfemaleworkers(2)-5Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.3TheCharterofRightsandFreedoms•PartofCanada’sconstitutionthatregulatesotherlaws•Fourfundamentalfreedoms:1.Conscienceandreligion2.Thought,belief,opinion,andexpression3.Peacefulassembly4.Association•ProhibitsdiscriminationinCanadiansociety(2)-6Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislation•Prohibitsbothintentionalandunintentionaldiscriminationonspecifiedgroundincludingage,sex,religion,andsoon•Exemptionforbonafideoccupationalrequirements•Requiresreasonableaccommodationofdifferencestothepointofunduehardship•Prohibitsharassment,includingsexualharassment(2)-7Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationOtherRights•democraticrights•righttoliveandseekemploymentanywhere•legalrighttodueprocess•equalityrights•minoritylanguageeducationrights•multiculturalheritagerights/FirstPeople’srights(2)-8Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationDiscrimination•distinction,exclusionorpreference•basedonaprohibitedground•nullifiesorimpairsanemployee’srightsto:•fullandequalrecognition•exerciseofhumanrightsandfreedoms(2)-9Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationProhibitedgroundsofdiscrimination•Race•Colour•Age•Sex•Marital/familystatus•Religion/Creed•Physicalandmentalhandicap•Ethnic/nationalorigin•Groundsvaryacrossjurisdictions(2)-10Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationBonaFideOccupationalRequirement(BFOR)•ajustifiablereasonfordiscrimination•basedonbusinessnecessityforsafeandefficientoperations•intrinsicallyrequiredbyjobtasks;e.g..musthavesighttodriveatruck(2)-11Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationReasonableAccommodation•adjustmentofemploymentpolicies/practicesso•thatnoindividualis:•deniedbenefits•disadvantagedinemployment•preventedfromcarryingoutajob•basedonprohibitedgrounds;e.g..workstationredesignforwheelchair(2)-12Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationUndueHardship=pointwherecostorhealthandsafetyrisksmakeaccommodationimpossible(2)-13Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationHarassment•physicalassault•unnecessaryphysicalcontact•verbalabuse/threats•unwelcomeinvitation/requests•unwelcomeremarks,jokes,innuendo•leering•displayingpornographic/racistpictures•practicaljokescausingembarrassment•condescension/paternalismunderminingself-respect(2)-14Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationSexualHarassmentThreecharacteristics1.unsolicited,unwelcome,oughttobeknowntobeunwelcomebyareasonableperson2.continuesdespiteprotests3.complainant’scooperationduetoemploymentrelatedthreats/consequences•includesactionsandactivitiesthatonceweretolerated,ignored,andconsideredhorseplayorinnocentflirtation•employersareresponsibleforprovidingasafeandhealthyworkingenvironmentand•canbechargedaswellastheallegedharasser(2)-15Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationPsychologicalHarassment•attributedtoworkplacebullying•unlikeotherformsofharassmentcoveredunderhumanrightslegislation—isbasedongroundsotherthanrace,religion,andgender•includesphysicalorverbalintimidation,name-calling,unfoundedyelling,insults,spitefulcomments,assaultsoncharacter,attemptstodefameanindividual,workplaceisolation,andassigningdemeaningworkthatmakesminimaluseofanemployee’scompetencies(2)-16Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.4HumanRightsLegislationHarassmentPolicies•Haveaclearworkplaceharassmentpolicy•Providecompany-wideharassmenttraining•Requiresigneddocumentationof:•receiptofharassmenttraining•familiaritywithharassmentpolicy•Investigateallharassmentcomplaintsthoroughly(2)-17Copyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.5EmploymentEquityandPayEquityLegislationFourDisadvantagedGroups(2)-18WomenPersonswithdisabilitiesVisibleminoritiesAboriginalpeopleCopyright2011PearsonCanadaInc.2.5EmploymentEquitya