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This paper examines two cases of Canadian jurisprudence related to the Employment Standards Act and an individual's status as an employee or an independent contractor. Consideration is given to the older control test, organizational tests, the four-fold test and other methods of determining status.

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This paper examines the history of employment equity. It looks at the essence of employment equity as well as the arguments for or against employment equity. This paper also offers possible solutions to the present system.

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The following paper will look at legislation which reshaped Ontario Employment Standards in the last decade and whether or not this legislation has really aided Ontario workers. Specifically, the paper will look at the 2000 Employment Standards Act initially passed by the former conservative government. In doing so, this paper will look at the key changes in employment labour standards brought into being by the act, the impact of the legislation upon Ontario workers, and the role minimum employment labour standards (such as the above-mentioned 2000 act) are supposed to play in the labour market - and whether or not the recent Ontario legislation has satisfied this role as it is widely understood. In the end, the results appear mixed: the new standards have given employees the flexibility many want - but that flexibility is offset at least in part by conditions that could compel workers to labour harder than ever for relatively less pay than ever.

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Employment Standards in Ontario: Recent Changes and the Ongoing Debate over Whether Ontario is Moving Forward The following paper will look at legislation which reshaped Ontario Employment Standards in the last decade and whether or not this legislation has really aided Ontario workers. Specifically, the paper will look at the 2000 Employment Standards Act initially passed by the former conservative government. In doing so, this paper will look at the key changes in employment labour standards brought into being by the act, the impact of the legislation upon Ontario workers, and the role minimum employment labour standards (such as the above-mentioned 2000 act) are

Tags:debate, ontario, standards

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This paper examines how America, one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world, has not achieved equal opportunities for certain groups of people and how discrimination still exists at all levels. It focuses on the Equal Opportunity Employment Act (EEO) as it relates to women and people over the age of fifty. It discusses how the EEO act should be applied and enforced by employers and looks at methods in which human resources professionals should structure their EEO Policy in accordance with the law. Proper implementation of EEO regulations will help to ensure a diverse work force, which can lead to increased competitiveness, innovation and a spark in thought leadership which is unarguably a necessity in today's global marketplace.

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"Women make roughly seventy-six cents for every dollar a man earns. Relatively women are worse off than men in terms of unemployment, education and occupational distribution despite laws such as the EEO that seek to eradicate such disparities. Research reveals that men represent ninety-five percent of senior level executives among the top one thousand publicly held firms. Yet, women comprise of half the population and more women than men are receiving collegiate degrees. Why are women still unable to break through the glass ceiling? Gender discrimination in the workplace has been attributed to gender-role socialization, personal values and prejudices and differential education and training."

Tags:employers, implementation, regulations, diverse, work, force

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The paper relates that many citizens today are concerned about the issue of employment law as it relates to the failures of employment law, particularly the increasing complexity of the employment "at will" doctrine and all its exceptions and unpredictable outcomes. The paper discusses the Montana Wrongful Discharge from the Employment Act and the Model Employment Termination Act drafted by the Uniform Law Commissioners. The paper argues that based on these and other proposed solutions to the problem, a model law can be drafted to address the issue and to serve as a guide for the future.

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"Many citizens today are concerned about the issue of employment law as it relates to the failures of employment law, particularly the increasing complexity of the employment "at will" doctrine and all its exceptions and unpredictable outcomes. Workers and litigants at a wide range of compensation levels have had complaints about this area of the law. Among the laws that have been written to address aspects of this issue are the Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act and the Model Employment Termination Act drafted by the Uniform Law Commissioners. Based on these and other proposed solutions to the problem, a model law can be drafted to address the issue and to serve as a guide for the future."

Tags:employment, law, protections

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This paper studies the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The paper examines the plight of individuals with certain physical and mental disabilities, who are likely to be deemed as ineligible in federal court to be protected against discriminatory actions on the part of their employers. The paper shows how the California act recognizes chronic and/or intermittent conditions as being disabling conditions. The paper concurs with the California legislation that individuals who suffer from these conditions deserve workplace protection.

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"In an ideal world, all workers who performed their job well would be compensated generously and never be the victims of unfair or discriminatory practices on the part of their employers. This not being an ideal world, such unfair or discriminatory actions can..."

Tags:employment, discrimination, disability

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This paper explains that diversity in the workplace generally has been thought of as purely an employment equity issue; however, diversity is coming to be recognized as an asset, which, like any other asset, can be well managed and can contribute to the bottom line. The author points out that managing diversity is a challenge because it requires organizational change, which means fostering a cultural environment that values differences and maximizes the potential of all employees. The paper stresses that, above all, diversity means recognizing the uniqueness of another person whether that person is a customer or an employee.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Diversity Defined
Diversity Pros and Cons
Diversity and Success
Diversity And Company Image
Management of Diversity
Diversity and Training
Organizational Values And Diversity
Conclusion

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"First, establish your core values as an organisation and use this as a foundation on which to build you diversity strategy. Remember you're changing the culture of your organisation, and that is a very long and painstaking process. You must champion diversity personally. Without commitment diversity will not take root in your organisation. Celebrate diversity. Make an annual event out of celebrating diversity. Recognize and honor employees who practice diversity. That kind of recognition sends out a powerful message that your organisation is committed to diversity."

Tags:respect, perception, customers, holistic, mentoring

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This paper includes a critique of John W. Budd's book, "Employment with a Human Face", as well as critiques of three related articles. The paper looks at how Budd discusses the relationship of efficiency, equity and voice in the employment relationship and the ways that they can conflict.

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"John W. Budd's book "Employment with a Human Face" deals with the competing values and demands of the U.S. labor relations system. Budd is primarily concerned with the issues of efficiency, equity and voice and the dilemma of how to balance them so that each is accomplished without downgrading the others. When they conflict-as they often do-he examines that conflict and analyzes its ramifications and the potential avenues for resolution. Budd defines employment with a human face as a productive and efficient..."

Tags:Budd, ethics, voice, efficiency, equity, outsourcing, human rights violations, employment relationship

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This paper discusses the many challenges facing organizations, that human resource managers need to deal with and overcome. The paper outlines these issues: Sexual harassment, the Americans with disabilities act (ADA), equity in the workplace and the rising costs of health benefits. The paper explains that the human resource managers' roles also include overcoming the problems that can limit productivity in the office, providing service to line managers and preparing for organizational change.

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"Now more then ever human resource managers face many difficult challenges that impact how they perform their job. The role of human resources has evolved beyond the basic function of recruiting and hiring the best possible employees for the organization. Human resources today are responsible for addressing many employee related issues that are not related to the main goal of the organization. Among the employee related issues that have altered the field of human resources include; sexual harassment, the rising cost of providing health benefits to the employees, workplace violence, increased use of technology and developing ways to get more productively out of their employees."

Tags:employment, harrassment, hiring, productivity, sexual, workplace, management, personnel

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This paper explains that the 1871 Civil Service Commission report on the spoils system, which stated its moral debase, led to the
Pendleton Act of 1883, which created a merit-based system of employment for federal employees. The author points out that, in an environment where Americans remain unenthusiastic about government service because of low pay and a cultural anti-government feeling, the challenges to the civil service system include finding quality employees, increasing accountability and promoting a more democratic bureaucracy in which citizen involvement is the norm. The author emphasizes that the values of public administration are the quest for efficiency, increased accountability, social equity, empowering citizens during the discourse phase and ethics with honest and open government.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pre-Pendleton
Pendleton and the Growth of P.A.
Expanding Opportunity in Public Service
Now What
The Conservative Era and Civil Service
Civil Service in the 21st Century
Civil Service 2025
Conclusions

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"NPR was one part of a larger organizational thrust by the Clinton administration. In 1993, Clinton/Gore passed the Government Performance and Results (GPR) Act. Clearly, the framing of the issues is indicative of the tenor of the times. The GPR mandated that each federal agency introduce a strategic plan by 1997. The effect of this measure was to limit organizations from being funded from year to year without accountability. Instead, each federal agency had to list outcomes and time lines in order to validate its existence."

Tags:spoils, privatization, measurement, conservative, future