Question 1

Which of the following statements about equal pay for equal work legislation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to discriminate through pay on the basis of disability status. 
B)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to discriminate through pay on the basis of age. 
C)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to discriminate through pay on the basis of ethnicity. 
D)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to have pay differences based on seniority systems. 
E)  Every jurisdiction in Canada has legislation incorporating the principle of equal pay for equal work. 
A)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to discriminate through pay on the basis of disability status. 
B)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to discriminate through pay on the basis of age. 
C)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to discriminate through pay on the basis of ethnicity. 
D)  The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to have pay differences based on seniority systems. 
E)  Every jurisdiction in Canada has legislation incorporating the principle of equal pay for equal work.

Question 2

An employer requesting that an employment agency refer only male candidates for consideration as management trainees is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  unintentional discrimination. 
B)  constructive discrimination. 
C)  systemic discrimination. 
D)  discrimination because of association. 
E)  intentional discrimination indirectly through another party. 
A)  unintentional discrimination. 
B)  constructive discrimination. 
C)  systemic discrimination. 
D)  discrimination because of association. 
E)  intentional discrimination indirectly through another party.

Question 3

The Supreme Court of Canada has made it clear that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is solely the employee's responsibility to prevent harassment. 
B)  having a harassment policy is sufficient to prevent harassment claims. 
C)  supervisors can be held liable for failing to take action against harassment. 
D)  if harassment is occurring, supervisors can ignore it unless an employee reports it to them directly. 
E)  harassment by clients or customers is not the employer's responsibility. 
A)  it is solely the employee's responsibility to prevent harassment. 
B)  having a harassment policy is sufficient to prevent harassment claims. 
C)  supervisors can be held liable for failing to take action against harassment. 
D)  if harassment is occurring, supervisors can ignore it unless an employee reports it to them directly. 
E)  harassment by clients or customers is not the employer's responsibility.

Question 4

Airlines are legally permitted to

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate a hiring preference for single persons as flight attendants. 
B)  indicate a hiring preference for single persons as pilots. 
C)  indicate a hiring preference for women as flight attendants. 
D)  exclude pregnant women from applying as flight attendants. 
E)  exclude blind persons from being employed as a pilot. 
A)  indicate a hiring preference for single persons as flight attendants. 
B)  indicate a hiring preference for single persons as pilots. 
C)  indicate a hiring preference for women as flight attendants. 
D)  exclude pregnant women from applying as flight attendants. 
E)  exclude blind persons from being employed as a pilot.

Question 5

One group identified as having been subjected to pervasive patterns of differential treatment by Canadian employers,referred to in employment equity legislation as designated groups,include

Accepted Answer

A)  men. 
B)  visible minorities. 
C)  senior citizens. 
D)  married persons. 
E)  uneducated adults. 
A)  men. 
B)  visible minorities. 
C)  senior citizens. 
D)  married persons. 
E)  uneducated adults.

Which of the following statements about equal pay for equal work legislation is true?

An employer requesting that an employment agency refer only male candidates for consideration as management trainees is an example of

The Supreme Court of Canada has made it clear that

Airlines are legally permitted to

One group identified as having been subjected to pervasive patterns of differential treatment by Canadian employers,referred to in employment equity legislation as designated groups,include

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Exam 2: The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Which of the following statements about equal pay for equal work legislation is true?

An employer requesting that an employment agency refer only male candidates for consideration as management trainees is an example of

The Supreme Court of Canada has made it clear that

Airlines are legally permitted to

One group identified as having been subjected to pervasive patterns of differential treatment by Canadian employers,referred to in employment equity legislation as designated groups,include

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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