HRPD-702-Mod 3 Topic 3 - Protected Grounds Worksheet final
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HRPD-702-Mod 3 Topic 3 – Protected Grounds Worksheet
Course Code:
HRPD-702
Course Name:
Contemporary Organizational Behaviour
Directions
Directions: Based on the materials in this topic, download the worksheet and capture your response(s) and then submit the completed document into the appropriate Module - Topic
eDropBox folder.
Word count no more than: 375
Provide your response(s) to:
1.
Find a relevant piece of Human Rights Legislation [either Canada-Federal or Provincial / Territorial]. Let's take a look at the Canadian Human Rights Act, a federal law
designed to ensure equal opportunity and combat discrimination. Here are the
essential details
: The Canadian Human Rights Act, enacted in 1977, aims to protect
individuals from discrimination within federal limits. It applies to a wide range of
situations, including employment and services provided by the federal government, First
Nations administrations, and federally regulated private corporations including as banks,
trucking companies, broadcasters, and telecommunications firms.
2.
What are the "protected grounds?" Protected Grounds:
The legislation defines many categories known as "protected grounds," in which discrimination is expressly prohibited. These categories are composed of:
Racial or ethnic background
National origin
Faith or religious beliefs
Age
Family or marital circumstances
Gender (including issues related to pregnancy or childbirth)
Pardon for a conviction
Disability (whether physical, mental, or stemming from alcohol or drug dependence)
Sexual preference mentioned dimensions. Furthermore, effectively addressing systemic discrimination and advocating proactive measures for
equality would bolster its efficacy in protecting human rights.
3.
Do these protected grounds cover all dimensions of diversity?
Protected grounds handle several issues of diversity, but they do not cover all of them. It is important to note that some locations are not specifically included:
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Gender Identity and Expression
: Although related to sex, gender identity and expression are not explicitly protected.
Socioeconomic Status
: The Act does not explicitly address socioeconomic discrimination.
Language
: Language-based prejudice is not expressly stated.
Intersectionality: The Act fails to expressly address the distinctive realities of people who face numerous forms of discrimination at the same time.
4.
What is lacking?
Lacking Aspects
: Despite its broad scope, the Act may benefit from
expressly addressing the aforementioned characteristics. Furthermore, properly tackling
systematic discrimination and advocating for proac tive actions toward equality will
increase its effectiveness in defending human rights.
In conclusion, while the Canadian Human Rights Act provides basic protections, there
is space for improvement in addressing specific characteristics of diversity and providing a
more inclusive framework.
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Contemporary Organizational Behaviour References
1.
Heritage, C. (2022, September 15). Rights in the workplace
. Canada.ca. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/rights-workplace.html
2.
Human Rights Legislation | CCHRSC
. (n.d.). https://www.ccsc-cssge.ca/hr-resource-centre/hr-toolkit/hr-
policies-employment-legislation/human-rights-legislation
3.
Human rights in Canada
. (2021, December 6). https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en/about-human-rights/human-rights-canada
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