ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ

Definitions

Designated Group — Groups identified by the Canadian as facing barriers to inclusion and participation in the workforce. The groups are women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities, as per Section 3 of the Canadian Employment Equity Act.

Employment Equity — Involves a systematic effort to achieve fairness in employment. It is necessary to eliminate systemic discrimination through education and other means. No one should be denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability, and all should have access to the fullest opportunities to develop individual potential. Differences between people must be respected in accordance with human rights legislation.

FCP — Federal Contractors Program.

Prohibited Grounds — A human rights violation under occurs when an individual is discriminated against because of one or a combination of the following prohibited grounds of discrimination (as amended from time to time): Race, Colour, Nationality, Ethnic Origin, Social Origin, Religious Creed, Religion, Age*, Disability, Disfigurement, Sex (including pregnancy), Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Marital Status, Family Status, Source of Income**, Political Opinion.

* This provision does not prohibit the denial or refusal of accommodation, services, facilities or goods to a person who is less than 19 years of age where the denial or refusal is required or authorized by another Act. (ss.11(4), Human Rights Act, 2010)
** Source of Income means the receipt of income or employment support under the Income and Employment Support Act. (2(p)Human Rights Act, 2010)

Unit — Academic or administrative unit as defined in the University Calendar.

University — ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ University of Newfoundland.

Procedures:

There are no procedures associated with this policy.