Eaton v Nuttall [1977] I.C.R. 272

Citation:Eaton v Nuttall [1977] I.C.R. 272

Link to case on WorldLII (reference).

Rule of thumb:If you don’t get a job you deserved because a minority candidate, who was not as good as you got it, is this a discrimination? Potentially yes – it could be construed to be negative discrimination.

Judgment:

“a study satisfying the test of being thorough in analysis and capable of impartial application. It should be possible by applying the study to arrive at the position of a particular employee at a particular point in a particular salary grade without taking other matters into account except those unconnected with the nature of the work”.

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