LAW 4110

Employment Law
Module Two

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this module, you should understand the following concepts:

 The development of human rights law in Ontario

 Key features and requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code
 Prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Code
 Exceptions under the Code where discrimination is allowed
 Code requirements in relation to recruitment, selection and hiring
 Human rights issues associated with both pre-employment and on-the-job drug
and alcohol testing
 What constitutes discrimination under the Code
 The duty to accommodate
 Undue hardship and forms of accommodation
 Employer’s obligations with respect to workplace harassment, including sexual
harassment
 Remedies under the Code
 Administration and enforcement of the Code
 The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 as it relates to human
rights

Readings:

Filsinger, K.J. Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals,
fourth edition, chapters two and five

Exercises:

 Make your own notes on all of the above learning outcomes

 Complete Review and Discussion question 9 on page 79.
 Visit https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/sites/default/files/aplaceforall_1.pdf and review
“A Place for All: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Workplace.” Make a list of
suggestions that your current workplace, or a previous workplace, could action to
create a more inclusive workplace.
 Complete Review and Discussion questions 3 and 6 on page 206.