Atlantic Employers' Counsel - Guide to Human Rights Law in Atlantic Canada
30-Jan-2006

We are pleased to provide a special edition of the Atlantic Employers' Counsel, a Guide to Human Rights Law in Atlantic Canada.

Included in this Guide:

• Introduction to Human Rights Legislation
• What is Discrimination?
• Who is Covered Under Human Rights Legislation?
• What Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination are Covered by Human Rights Legislation?
• What is a BFOR/BFOQ?
• How Does Human Rights Legislation Affect Retirement, Pension and Employee Insurance Plans?
• How Does Human Rights Legislation Affect Employment Advertisements, Application Forms, Interview Questions and Other Employment Inquiries?
• When can an Employer Request a Criminal Records Check?
• How Far Does Retaliation Protection under Human Rights Legislation Extend?
• What Process will be Followed in Addressing a Human Rights Complaint?

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