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B&C Employment Law
Midterm 2
Question | Answer |
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A person who is in a working relationship that does not meet the criteria of employment | Independent contractor |
The act of treating someone differently on the basis of prohibited ground | Discrimination |
Discrimination that occurs as a result of a rule that appears neutral but in its effects is discriminatory | Adverse effects discrimination |
Discrimination that comes from the combined effects of many rules, practices and policies. | Systemic discrimination |
A defense that excuses discrimination on a prohibited ground when it is done in good faith and for a legitimate business reason | Bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) |
The duty of an employer to modify work rules, practices, and requirements to meet the needs of individuals who would otherwise be subjected to unlawful discrimination | Duty to accommodate |
provisions designed to ensure female and male employees receive the same compensation | Pay equity |
Employee conduct that amounts too a fundamental breach of the employment contract | Just cause |
Employer behavior that indicates to the employee that misconduct is being overlooked | Condonation |
Lack of ability , knowledge or qualifications to perform employment obligations | Incompetence |
A period of time for an employee to find alternative employment prior to dismissal | Reasonable notice |
Employer conduct that amounts to a breach of a fundamental term of the employment contract | Constructive dismissal |