Employment

The Code states that every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

The right to “equal treatment with respect to employment” covers every aspect of the workplace environment and employment relationship, including job applications, recruitment, training, transfers, promotions, apprenticeship terms, dismissal and layoffs. It also covers rate of pay, overtime, hours of work, holidays, benefits, shift work, discipline and performance evaluations.

Relevant policies and guides:

• Policy on removing the "Canadian experience" barrier
• Human rights at work 2008 - 3rd edition
• Guidelines on developing human rights policies and procedures
• Policy on employment-related medical information
• Policy on drug and alcohol testing
• Policy on requiring a drivers license as a condition of employment
• Human rights maturity model (Canadian Human Rights Commission)