Question |
Answer |
why are statutes passed |
because the government decides that employees require protections and rights, minimum standards and conditions |
why are statutes amended |
– change in political party power- demographic shifts/ changing social values- changes in technology |
when does a bill become a statute |
when it receives royal assent |
how does a statute come into force |
– on royal assent- on a particular date- on proclamation |
what levels of government can pass employment-related statutes |
10 % federal governement90% provincial governmentbylaws – minicipal |
what are the 5 keyareas of the accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act, 2005 |
customer service, information and communications, employment, transportation, and built environment (design of public spaces) |
what are the 4 protected groups |
women, aboriginals, people with disabilities, visible minorites |
what are the 2 federal laws that apply to both federally and provincially regulated industries |
the canada pension planthe employment insurance act |
what does the canadan charter rights and freedoms cover |
freedom of religion, association, and expression; democratic right; mobility rights; legal rights; and equaity rights |
how does the charter impact on the private sector employers |
employees cannot directly use the charter against the employers decision |