PQP Part II-Module/Assignment 4-4 (Principal’s Legislative Duties as an Employer)

 As per course, 

Read, Explore and Review the following legislation.

Ontario Labour Relations Act

Ontario Employment Standards

Ontario Human Rights Code

The Education Act

As a Principal, you are an Instructional Leader, Manager and Employer.  Each role has distinctive and sometimes conflicting purposes.  Principals are required to adhere to the same Employment legislation as employers outside the education sector.  In schools there can be as many as 6 to 8 different Unions and collective agreements.

Discussion:

Comment on the Unions and collective agreements within your school setting. Where can you access the applicable collective agreements within your Board? Reflect on the Employment standards and relevant legislation and discuss potential conflicts of interest and priorities.  How might you as a Principal accomplish the vision and goals of the school, while maintaining standards and adhering to contracts? Share experiences, omitting names and identifying information.

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