Group 1

Question 1-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides information about the Employment Equity Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, specifically with regard to how these pieces of legislation impact the recruitment and selection of employees. The report will also include recommendations and the penalties for non-compliance.
Ontario Human Rights Code The Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) is a provincial law that Wilson Brothers needs to be aware of. This legislation protects people from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Quoting from the OHRC website, the code states that:

“Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.” “The right to equal treatment with respect to employment covers every aspect of the workplace environment and employment relationship, including job applications, recruitment, training, transfers, promotions, apprenticeship terms, dismissal and layoffs. It also covers rate of pay, overtime, hours of work, holidays, benefits, shift work, discipline and performance evaluations.” (Ontario Human Rights Commission)
Employment Equity Act The Employment Equity Act helps ensure that all Canadians have the same access to the labour market and may not be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability. The Act also requires that employers take actions to ensure the full representation of members of the four designated groups within their organizations. The four designated groups are: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If Wilson Brothers obtains a large