Question 1

How is employment equity best defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  basic equal opportunity obligations of employers 
B)  expected equity and fairness standards 
C)  achieving equality in all aspects of employment 
D)  optimal use of an organization's multicultural workforce to realize business goals 
A)  basic equal opportunity obligations of employers 
B)  expected equity and fairness standards 
C)  achieving equality in all aspects of employment 
D)  optimal use of an organization's multicultural workforce to realize business goals

Question 2

To whom does labour relations legislation apply?

Accepted Answer

A)  only to workplaces in the public sector 
B)  only to crown corporations 
C)  only to workplaces in the private sector 
D)  union employees and organizations with unionized employees 
A)  only to workplaces in the public sector 
B)  only to crown corporations 
C)  only to workplaces in the private sector 
D)  union employees and organizations with unionized employees

Question 3

Employment equity ensures that men and women are treated fairly and equitably in the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As society changes, so do the prohibited grounds for discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Labour relations legislation is usually administered through an agency called Labour-Management Partnership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Canada has two distinct sets of legislation: public and private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employees harassed by workers from other companies can file a human rights complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is influenced by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Personal Information Privacy Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether employees can be reprimanded for activities appearing on their social media accounts 
B)  how long employers are required to keep personnel information on file 
C)  to what extend employees have access to their personnel file 
D)  how they handle employee information and the employee's rights regarding the information 
A)  whether employees can be reprimanded for activities appearing on their social media accounts 
B)  how long employers are required to keep personnel information on file 
C)  to what extend employees have access to their personnel file 
D)  how they handle employee information and the employee's rights regarding the information

Question 9

Establishing practices and policies to redress past employment discriminations is part of implementing employment equity

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which federal and provincial laws have the concept of employment equity rooted in their wording?

Accepted Answer

A)  employment standards legislation and human rights codes 
B)  Health and Safety Act and human rights codes 
C)  Labour Relations Act and employment standards legislation 
D)  pension benefits standards and Health and Safety Act 
A)  employment standards legislation and human rights codes 
B)  Health and Safety Act and human rights codes 
C)  Labour Relations Act and employment standards legislation 
D)  pension benefits standards and Health and Safety Act

Question 11

What bona fide occupational requirement for pilots is now being reconsidered by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal?

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum height requirement 
B)  bilingualism requirement 
C)  weight restrictions 
D)  age restriction 
A)  minimum height requirement 
B)  bilingualism requirement 
C)  weight restrictions 
D)  age restriction

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing a young female to manage a team of men who are older than her 
B)  permitting employees to keep family photos in their office space 
C)  reprimanding a female employee for wearing inappropriate office attire 
D)  promoting a female employee after she upgrades her skills through training 
A)  allowing a young female to manage a team of men who are older than her 
B)  permitting employees to keep family photos in their office space 
C)  reprimanding a female employee for wearing inappropriate office attire 
D)  promoting a female employee after she upgrades her skills through training

Question 13

Which of the following is an added advantage of establishing a diversity initiative?

Accepted Answer

A)  discovering and addressing unconscious biases 
B)  reviewing employment practices 
C)  communicating values and mission statements 
D)  designing a performance appraisal form 
A)  discovering and addressing unconscious biases 
B)  reviewing employment practices 
C)  communicating values and mission statements 
D)  designing a performance appraisal form

Question 14

On what grounds is discrimination prohibited in all provinces and territories?

Accepted Answer

A)  records of criminal convictions, family status, and political beliefs 
B)  age, pardoned convictions, and gender 
C)  disability, family status, and age 
D)  political beliefs, disability, and pardoned convictions 
A)  records of criminal convictions, family status, and political beliefs 
B)  age, pardoned convictions, and gender 
C)  disability, family status, and age 
D)  political beliefs, disability, and pardoned convictions

Question 15

In the most recent Employment and Social Development Canada's report, which designated group has seen a significant increase in participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aboriginal peoples 
B)  women 
C)  people with disabilities 
D)  visible minorities 
A)  Aboriginal peoples 
B)  women 
C)  people with disabilities 
D)  visible minorities

Question 16

What is key to achieving success in diversity initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership is one of the most important variables. 
B)  Using policies to instill diversity values in the minds of all employees. 
C)  Using compliance measures to ensure diversity business strategies are followed. 
D)  Legislation to create a fair work environment. 
A)  Leadership is one of the most important variables. 
B)  Using policies to instill diversity values in the minds of all employees. 
C)  Using compliance measures to ensure diversity business strategies are followed. 
D)  Legislation to create a fair work environment.

Question 17

In Canada, federal employment laws include the Canada Labour Code, and the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The best way to deal with complaints regarding sexual harassment is to develop, communicate, and enforce sexual harassment policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discrimination in the form of a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) is permitted by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify and briefly discuss the steps used by the CHRC to resolve human rights complaints.

Accepted Answer

The steps are as follows:
1 - Inquiry/Co

How is employment equity best defined?

To whom does labour relations legislation apply?

Employment equity ensures that men and women are treated fairly and equitably in the workforce.

As society changes, so do the prohibited grounds for discrimination.

Labour relations legislation is usually administered through an agency called Labour-Management Partnership.

Canada has two distinct sets of legislation: public and private sector.

Employees harassed by workers from other companies can file a human rights complaint.

Which of the following is influenced by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Personal Information Privacy Act?

Establishing practices and policies to redress past employment discriminations is part of implementing employment equity

Which federal and provincial laws have the concept of employment equity rooted in their wording?

What bona fide occupational requirement for pilots is now being reconsidered by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal?

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

Which of the following is an added advantage of establishing a diversity initiative?

On what grounds is discrimination prohibited in all provinces and territories?

In the most recent Employment and Social Development Canada's report, which designated group has seen a significant increase in participation?

What is key to achieving success in diversity initiatives?

In Canada, federal employment laws include the Canada Labour Code, and the Canadian Human Rights Act.

The best way to deal with complaints regarding sexual harassment is to develop, communicate, and enforce sexual harassment policies.

Discrimination in the form of a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) is permitted by law.

Identify and briefly discuss the steps used by the CHRC to resolve human rights complaints.

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Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

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Exam 2: Operating Within the Legal Framework

How is employment equity best defined?

To whom does labour relations legislation apply?

Employment equity ensures that men and women are treated fairly and equitably in the workforce.

As society changes, so do the prohibited grounds for discrimination.

Labour relations legislation is usually administered through an agency called Labour-Management Partnership.

Canada has two distinct sets of legislation: public and private sector.

Employees harassed by workers from other companies can file a human rights complaint.

Which of the following is influenced by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Personal Information Privacy Act?

Establishing practices and policies to redress past employment discriminations is part of implementing employment equity

Which federal and provincial laws have the concept of employment equity rooted in their wording?

What bona fide occupational requirement for pilots is now being reconsidered by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal?

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

Which of the following is an added advantage of establishing a diversity initiative?

On what grounds is discrimination prohibited in all provinces and territories?

In the most recent Employment and Social Development Canada's report, which designated group has seen a significant increase in participation?

What is key to achieving success in diversity initiatives?

In Canada, federal employment laws include the Canada Labour Code, and the Canadian Human Rights Act.

The best way to deal with complaints regarding sexual harassment is to develop, communicate, and enforce sexual harassment policies.

Discrimination in the form of a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) is permitted by law.

Identify and briefly discuss the steps used by the CHRC to resolve human rights complaints.

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Creating a Culture of Well-Being

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

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