Chapter 4

Question 1

4 designated groups under Employment Equity Act

Answer 1

Women
Aboriginal people
Persons with a disability
Members of a visible minority

Question 2

Underutilization/concentration (employment equity)

Answer 2

Employer has lesser or greater proportion of members of a protected class than found in labour market

Question 3

Natural justice

Answer 3

Minimum standards of fair decision making imposed on persons/bodies acting in a judicial capacity
(E.g. right to a fair hearing, present opposing argument, legal representation, timely process, etc.)

Question 4

BFOR

Answer 4

Bona fide occupational requirement

Justified business reason for discriminating against a member of a protected class

Question 5

Dimensions of diversity (7 core)

Answer 5

Age, Sex/Gender, Race, Religion, Ethnicity/Culture, Sexual Orientation, Mental/Physical Capabilities

Question 6

Systemic discrimination

Answer 6

Company policy/practice/action that is not openly discriminatory but has an indirect discriminatory effect/impact