Workplace Equity - Overview
The HRSDC Workplace Equity Web site provides general information on equal pay and employment equity programs or access tools and resources for the implementation of employment equity as well as information on the legislation and agreements. More resource materials and links are available on the designated groups.Contact information about Regional Offices is also available.
Note: to users of the Employment Equity Web site
To access the information you can either use the links provided below or navigate through the links pages from the left bar menu.
Upcoming Events / Future Events
- 2004 Employment Equity Act Annual Report (pdf version )
- Employment Equity Computerized Reporting System Version 4 (EECRS)
- Employment Equity Merit Awards
- Other
What's New!
- Strategy for a Racism-Free Workplace
General Information
This section includes publications and other resources on Workplace Equity. It gives an overview of What is Employment Equity ? , the History of Employment Equity , Myths and Realities about it as well as Important Dates related to Employment Equity. Information on the Unit responsible for Policy, Reporting and Data Development is also available. An important part is the introduction of the Employment Equity programs. These programs are the
- Legislated Employment Equity Program (LEEP)
- Federal Contractors Program (FCP)
- Separate Employers Initiative
- Equal Pay Program,
Employment Equity Tools
This section contains all of the tools (EECRS), templates and information required to comply with statutory obligations for the employment equity process. Program specific requirements are available for Employment Equity programs under Employment Equity Tools and links are available to access Employers Reports, list of employers as well as miscellaneous data relevant to employment equity.
Designated Groups
The Employment Equity Act identifies four designated groups:
This section contains information, ressources and links for individuals about the designated groups.
Policy and Legislation
This section links to the Employment Equity Act and Regulations, Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canada Labour Code and more … Other material in this section provides information on the guidelines and policies of Workplace Equity.