Which of the Following Statements About Equal Pay for Equal

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about equal pay for equal work legislation is TRUE?

• A)In the federal jurisdiction,this principle has been incorporated into the Employment Standards Act since 1971.
• B)The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to discriminate through pay on the basis of age.
• C)Entitlements are found in the employment/labour standards legislation in every Canadian jurisdiction.
• D)The principle "equal pay for equal work" makes it illegal to pay nurses and fire fighters differently if their jobs are deemed to be of equal worth to the employer.
• E)Every jurisdiction in Canada has legislation incorporating the principle of equal pay for equal work.

Identify how supply and demand curves represent the labor market and understand the shifts in these curves.

Understand the principle of marginal productivity and its implications for resource use and firm profitability.

Analyze the impact of changes in good demand on the demand for resources used in production.

Understand the implications of production functions on output and marginal product.

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Definitions:

Ergonomics

The study and design of equipment, systems, and processes to optimize human health, comfort, and performance in the workplace.

Physical Demands

Refers to the effort, strength, and endurance required for someone to perform a specific job or task.

Task Variety

Refers to the degree of diversity and difference in the types of tasks or assignments an individual or group performs.

Prosocial Motivation

The desire to benefit others or contribute to the welfare of a group or society.