Legal Relations Chap 20

Contractual relationship whereby an employer provides remuneration to an employee for an exchange of work or services

Person who is in a working relationship that does not meet the criteria of employment

Employer is liable when an employee commits a wrong while carrying out assigned duties or authorized tasks

If the employer is careless in hiring there may be an action against the employer in negligence due to the actions of employee

• Develop job description
• Advertise
• Have candidates complete an application
• Short list candidates
• Check backgrounds or references
• Interview selected applicants

Discrimination that occurs as a result of a rule that appears neutral but in its affect is discriminatory

Discrimination that results from the combined affects of many rules practices and policies

A defence that excuses discrimination on a prohibited ground when it is done in good faith and for a legitimate business reason.

The duty of an employer to modify rules practices and requirements to meet the needs of individuals who would otherwise be subject to unlawful discrimination

A contract for a specified period of time, which automatically ends on the expiry date.

A contract for no fixed period, which can end on giving reasonable notice.

Laws that specify minimum standards in the workplace.

• Hours of work & Overtime
• Minimum wage
• Vacations & vacation pay
• Termination & severance
• Statutory holidays
• Maternity & parental leave

Body that administers labour relations legislation.

Mechanism by which parties enter a collective agreement or contract.

Employment agreement reached between the union and employer setting out the bargaining unit employees terms and conditions of employment.