Understanding the Employment Equity Act (INC108)
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Course
English
Online
Course
French
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
1 hour
Audience
Employees
Managers
Supervisors
Functional specialists
Description
As the country's largest employer, the Public Service of Canada has a duty to ensure that its employees are representative of the people it serves. This online self-paced course explores the application and legal obligations governing employment equity in the federal public service under the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Participants will learn how to use the EEA to help them implement barrier-free hiring and promotion practices and meet their obligations regarding the duty to accommodate in the workplace.
Topics include:
- exploring the legal context and purpose of the EEA
- meeting obligations towards the four designated groups
- understanding the different roles and responsibilities of key players
- documenting the duty to accommodate process
Legacy course code: P745
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Next session: May 14, 2024 | 2 more dates
