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Individuals, private companies, schools, trade unions, professional associations \u2013 plus provincial and municipal governments \u2013 are subject to human rights law. If you violate the Code you could be liable for the harm caused by discrimination.<\/p>\n
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Everything related to employment is protected under the Code. That includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition, trade unions and professional associations cannot discriminate when it comes to collective agreements or membership.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”The Best Person Always Gets the Job” _builder_version=”4.3.3″]<\/p>\n As an employer you may think the Code will unnecessarily restrict whom you hire. That’s not true. Human rights law does not limit your ability to hire and keep good employees. The Code just means you must consider only the qualifications necessary and specific to the job – like merit and skill. This way, you’re sure to get the best person for the job.<\/a><\/p>\n The Code doesn’t apply if you’re hiring someone to work in a private home or your own home. However, once you hire someone, you cannot discriminate against him or her in the terms and conditions of employment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Respecting People’s Needs” _builder_version=”4.3.3″]<\/p>\n Employers, service providers and others must assist people with special needs – that’s called accommodation<\/a>. Accommodation is required unless it would cause undue hardship.<\/p>\n Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sexual Harassment” _builder_version=”4.3.3″]<\/p>\n Sexual harassment is sex discrimination<\/a> and it’s against the law.<\/p>\n It’s any unwanted sexual conduct. It can be verbal or physical. Employers must protect their employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. Whether you are aware of sexual harassment or not, you are responsible for the actions of your employees while they’re on the job.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Racial Harassment” _builder_version=”4.3.3″]<\/p>\n\n
The Best Person Always Gets the Job<\/h3>\n
Respecting People’s Needs<\/h3>\n
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Sexual Harassment<\/h3>\n
Racial Harassment<\/h3>\n