Considerations in the Formation of the Non-union Employment Relationship - Contract of Service

• Author: Paul Wearing
• Pages: 5-14

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CHAPTER TWO

Considerations in the Formation of the

Non-union Employment Relationship —

Contract of Service

What You Should Know

The Ontario Human Rights Code1 sets rules and obligations to be observed

by employers in the recruiting process before an employment relation-

ship is established. The Code also sets standards for the treatment of

employees once an employment relationship has been established. In

addition, the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 20052 creates

obligations to accommodate disabled persons in the job recruitment

process. During employment, employee rights and minimum standards

for employer obligations in the employment relationship are set out in

the Employment Standards Act, 20003 and enforced by the Ontario Min-

istry of Labour, Employment Standards Program.

No matter what level of employment you are recruiting for, use printed

application forms, customized for your business, and ma ke all oers of

employment in writing!

A. RECRUITMENT

When a business decides to hire employees, it recruits for a particular

job. This usually involves print or Internet ads soliciting applications and

resumés. Candidates may also be attracted by word of mouth. State the

requirements for the job in concise language, and avoid overstating the

!