2.2 Human Resource Legislation and Regulations: Human Rights

Human Rights

“Employers and others have a duty not to discriminate regarding employment. This includes a duty to take all reasonable steps to avoid a negative effect based on a ground of discrimination. This is called the duty to accommodate” (BC Human Rights Tribunal)

As an employer, it is important to understand the Human Rights Act and Code.

The Canadian Human Rights Act is legislation that “prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity and other grounds” (Government of Canada, year).

Do deal with issues of human rights in federally overseen businesses and programs, Canada has the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. They are responsible for resolving some discrimination complaints and disputes about employment equity, pay equity and accessibility in a fair, independent way (Canada Human Rights Tribunal). For more information about Canadian legislation in regards to human rights, visit Rights in the workplace - Canada.ca

In B.C. human rights complaints specific to British Columbia are heard through the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. For more information on human rights, and the responsibilities and duties of employer, visit the Human rights and duties in employment - BC Human Rights Tribunal for more information. Before doing any type of Human Resource work within your centre, this information is important.

Reference

British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. (n.d.). Human rights duties in employment. https://www.bchrt.bc.ca/human-rights-duties/employment.htm