Employment Equity Act
  • The Abella Report gave rise to the subsequent Employment Equity Act, which was passed in 1986 with the purpose to promote equity in the workplace and to ensure that all employees receive equal opportunities and are treated fairly.
  • This Act specifically required employers to create an equal environment in their workplace for women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Citation

Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44. https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-5.401/

Overlapping Topics
Economy
Policy Sub-Topic
Employment Rights (Human Rights)
Policy Type
Federal Statute

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