(1) You are approached by a friend, Cathy who manages a local shoe store in Surrey. She is working very long hours (50 to 60 h/week) because she does everything in the store (hiring, firing, preparing shift schedules, serving customers, etc.) She is paid an annual salary. At the time she was hired, Cathy understood that there would be no additional compensation for overtime but now she does not think this is fair. Does her employer have to give her overtime pay? Explain.(2) You want to improve your company’s hiring process. Is it legal to require a job applicant to go to the work site and perform the job for 2/3 hours to get a firsthand look at what the job entails? Would you need to pay the applicant? Explain
(3) Under what 2 circumstances can an employer in BC make deductions from an employee’s wages?
Chapter 7
(1) An employer interviewed a number of candidates for a position in a nursing home that involves lifting patients and other physically demanding work. One of the candidates, Maria had limited mobility in her arm, which was obvious at the interview. The employer did not address the issue, and the interview was brief. Maria was not hired and filed a complaint, alleging unfair discrimination
a. What is the alleged ground of discrimination
b. In your opinion, did the employer contravene the BC HR Code? Explain.
(2) Gurpreet has a medical degree from a university outside Canada. He applied for a position as an orderly because his degree is not recognized in Canada. The employer refused to give him the job because she felt that he was “overqualified” and would leave as soon as he found a position more in keeping with his education. Gurpreet filed a complaint, alleging unfair discrimination
a. What is the alleged ground of discrimination?
b. In your opinion, did the employer contravene the BC HR Code? (3) Blue Bird applied for a position as a cashier at a cafeteria. The employer’s dress code requires employees to be “neatly groomed in appearance” and to avoid displaying body piercings or tattoos. The employer refused to hire Blue Bird because she wears a nose ring, many strings with colourful beads around her neck, has visible tattoos and dreadlocks. Blue Bird filed a complaint, alleging unfair discrimination.
a. What could be the alleged ground of discrimination?
b. In your opinion, did the employer contravene the BC HR Code? Explai