Scenario 3.3 You have recently been hired as the HR manager for KM Contracting, a medium-sized construction company with offices throughout Canada.Many of the company's trades employees are unionized, and one of the company's largest contracts is with the federal government.It has come to your attention that Ms.Jones, an elderly woman who works as an office clerk, has been humiliated and treated disrespectfully about her obesity for 11 years.She has been called offensive names and heard comments about the way she "waddles." During this time, her manager criticized her work performance and stated that "women are best working at home in the kitchen." She has been passed over for promotions and no longer applies for other positions because of her low self-esteem resulting from the intimidating workplace environment.The company's discrimination policy states that it promotes a work environment that is free from discrimination.Managers have stated that they cannot always distinguish between inappropriate or illegal discrimination behaviours.The CEO has asked you to educate all levels of management about the legal requirements that must be met in recruitment and selection.He also wants you to develop some practical nondiscriminatory recruitment and selection guidelines for all employees.
-Refer to Scenario 3.3.What are the four legal sources that affect KM Contracting's employment practices in recruitment and selection
A)constitutional law, human rights law, employment equity, labour law
B)constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, labour law
C)criminal law, labour law, employment equity, federal law
D)human rights law, employment equity, labour law, civil law

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The four legal sources that affect KM Contracting's employment practices in recruitment and selection are constitutional law, human rights law, employment equity, and labour law. Constitutional law sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in Canada, including the right to equality. Human rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals based on protected grounds, such as age, gender, and disability. Employment equity requires employers to take proactive measures to address systemic discrimination in the workplace. Labour law governs the relationship between employers and employees, including the rights and obligations of both parties. These legal sources are essential for KM Contracting to comply with in their recruitment and selection processes.