Human resources regulations
Employment Equity and Human Rights
As an employer, you have the responsibility to create a work environment where employees are treated with respect. That means ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment in the workplace. These documents will help you understand your obligations with regards to employment equity and human rights.
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Preventing Discrimination
http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/preventing_discrimination/tools_outils-en.aspThese videos, frequently asked questions and other resources from the Canadian Human Rights Commission will help you understand how to prevent discrimination in your workplace and human resources practices. -
Anti-Harassment Policies for the Workplace - An Employer’s Guide
http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/publications/anti_harassment_toc-en.aspAs an employer, you should proactively develop anti-harassment policies to ensure that you comply with labour standards. -
Federal Contractors Program
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/lp/lo/lswe/we/programs/fcp/criteria/index-we.shtmlIf your business has 100 employees or more and works on federal government contracts worth $200,000 or more, you have to meet certain employment equity requirements.




