Lecture #4: Legal Requirements (2pts)

Question 1

What are prohibited grounds of discrimination in Canada?

Question 2

Describe the 3-step test to demonstrate a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR)

Answer 2

• Standard is established in the honest belief that it is necessary to accomplish the job.
• Standard is rationally connected to performance of the job, and it is reasonably necessary to accomplish the job.
• There is not a reasonable accommodation, or the accommodation would cause undue hardship to the business

Question 3

Describe the Employment Equity Act, its 4 designated groups, and its impact on HR activities