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

Employers are grappling with the problem of how to balance employee privacy rights with their need to monitor the use of technology-related tools because

Jim is a new employee. He makes unwelcome sexual remarks and jokes. His behaviour is offensive and intimidating to female employees. Jim's behaviour is an example of

Which of the following statements is true about human rights enforcement procedures?

A local airline refuses to hire as flight attendants any person who is below 5 feet tall as they feel that short employees would hurt their image. This is an example of

Employment equity legislation in Canada requires employers to meet a quota for members of designated groups.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has a requirement that guards be of the same sex as prisoners being guarded. This is an example of

Asking young female factory-position applicants to demonstrate their lifting skills and not asking older female candidates or any male candidates to do so is an example of

Job evaluation systems that undervalue jobs traditionally held by women are an example of systemic discrimination.

Which of the following statements describe the Charter of Rights and Freedoms accurately?

Human rights legislation

A company that is ready to launch its operations to other countries, purposely passes over some employees for related management positions feeling their ethnic background would hinder the development of relationships and sales. This is a direct violation of the

Which of the following statements is true?

Employers are expected to accommodate to the point of undue hardship.

Employment equity legislation aims to

Which of the following is correct regarding harassment?

Equal pay for equal work specifies that

Under equal pay for equal work legislation, pay differences based on a valid merit or seniority system or employee productivity are permitted.

Employers may not use video surveillance in the workplace if a less invasive way of monitoring employees is reasonable and available.

Kareem and his wife became first time parents. Kareem's manager was going to promote him to assistant manager but since there would be travel involved the manger promoted another employee who would not have as much responsibilities at home. What is this an example of?

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms