Legal Rights/Equality Rights
This principle addresses why teachers are not guaranteed the same interpretations of rights as the average Canadian individual
What is "the role of teachers influences their societal position"?
These are the two possible organizations that support teachers dealing with occupational stress
What is PHE Canada and ATA (Alberta Teachers Association)?
These are the circumstances under which teachers are held accountable for their actions
What is "At all times, even when they are outside of the classroom"?
This pertains to whether or not Alan's banner displayed in front of the school was protected by qualified privilege
What is "No, it was not protected and was considered a defamatory liable"?
In Mr. Pepabano’s arbitration case, the arbitrator incorrectly applied this standard of proof, rather than the more appropriate civil standard
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
This section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is conditional for teachers compared to individuals who are not teachers
What is "Freedom of Association/Freedom of Assembly"?
These (up to) six factors contribute to teacher stress and anxiety in the workplace
Increasing class sizes 4. Parental Interference
Students with Special Needs 5. The Roles of Teachers
Occupational Safety 6. Harassment
What are "the above factors"?
This document specifies how and when a teacher can be terminated, suspended, or transferred by a school board
What is The Education Act?
This case began with this original issue, sparking the events leading to the case study
What is "Alan Marshall believed that McKerron was emotionally abusing her students. This was determined to be untrue"?
Mr. Pepabano’s case exemplified that while teachers have employment protections, their rights exist within a framework where this is paramount
What is student welfare?
School boards hiring teachers based on religion and belief is an example of restricting this right, which is protected under this section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is "Equality Rights" and "Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms"?
This section of the Health and Safety Act Section allows teachers to refuse unsafe work
What is Section 17 (1)?
This is the standard of proof used when determining if a teacher is guilty of an offense that could lead to the termination of their contract
What is the balance of probabilities?
How the Criminal Code of Canada 'defines' parental harassment
What is "It does not. The two types of harassment defined in the Criminal Code are 'Criminal' and 'Civil harassment'"?
The Quebec Superior Court found that the arbitrator’s ruling contained an error of law in what constitutes this term
What is sexual harassment?
This document provides detailed guidelines on teachers' conduct in and out of the workplace, describing the standards they are held to
What is Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers and Teacher Leaders?
This section and subsection of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures Freedom From Harassment
What is Equality Rights Section 15(1)?
The board must provide this to a teacher prior to terminating their contract as a part of their procedural rights and dismissal rights
What is "A written statement of contract termination 30 days before the effective date of termination."?
This act, along with this specific section, gives principals the right to refuse admittance to individuals on school grounds, if their presence might be detrimental to the physical or mental well-being of students
What is the Education Act, Section 265?
Under Alberta’s Code of Professional Conduct, teacher and teacher leaders must maintain these two professional responsibilities by upholding an appropriate behaviour
What is honour and dignity?