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Human Rights

 

             In the Human Rights Act, Chapter 214 of the revised statutes, 1989, it.
             states that "in recognition that human rights must be protected by the rule of.
             law, this Legislature affirms the principal that every person is free and equal.
             in dignity and rights without regard to race, religion, religious creed, colour,.
             sex, physical or mental disability or ethnic or national origin." .
             Unfortunately though, sometimes this law is not always abided by. Women,.
             aboriginal people who are physically or mentally challenged, and visible.
             minorities have often been denied employment equity, or equal employment.
             opportunities due to discriminatory practices. These groups should enjoy equal.
             representative share of employment opportunities in all occupations and at all.
             levels.
             An example of discrimination that denies equal opportunity is the.
             practice of allowing members of these four groups to advance within a company.
             only to a certain level. The company may appear to be equitable by including.
             members of these groups in management positions. However, the top executive.
             positions are still out of reach for members of these groups not because these.
             people are not qualified for the jobs, but because they are discriminated.
             against. Legislation, including the federal Employment Equity Act, exists to.
             ensure employment equity. Such legislation requires employers to report what.
             proportion of their employees belong to these four groups. Employers must then.
             prove that all groups are equally represented at all levels within their.
             organizations.
             Affirmative action promotes equality in the workplace in such areas as.
             hiring, training-apprenticeships, promotion, compensation, transfer, layoff,.
             termination and goals. It also promotes equal employment opportunities for.
             those groups or individuals who are disadvantaged due to race, religion, creed,.
             colour, disability, national or ethnic origin, sex, age or marital status. .
             Affirmative action programs are designed to improve the lot of people who have.


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