title: The Human Rights Code, 1988, 8 July 1988.
abstract: This Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and marital status, among other things, with respect to accommodation practices, employment practices, and publications.  In its employment practices provisions, it mandates equal pay for equal work and outlaws harassment and unwelcome sexual solicitation.  Under the Act, the Newfoundland Human Rights Commission, already established, is given the power to investigate complaints, effect settlements, and refer matters to a board of inquiry for further action.
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D002170:Canada; D003142:Communication; D003415:Crime; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D004651:Employment; D005843:Geography; D006798:Housing; D006806:Human Rights; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D017533:Marital Status; D008393:Marriage; D008402:Mass Media; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011287:Prejudice; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D017406:Sexual Harassment; D012923:Social Class; D012940:Social Problems; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: Americas; Canada; Communication; Crime; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Employment Status--legal aspects; Geographic Factors; Housing--legal aspects; Human Rights; Legislation; Marital Status--legal aspects; Mass Media--legal aspects; North America; Northern America; Nuptiality; Pay Equity--legal aspects; Population; Residence Characteristics; Sex Discrimination--legal aspects; Sexual Harassment--legal aspects; Social Discrimination--legal aspects; Social Problems; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status; Spatial Distribution