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Respecting Diversity at GoodLifeHuman Rights – a policy of Zero Tolerance[back to top]GoodLife recognizes the right of every individual to equality of opportunity with respect totheir employment based upon their qualifications, and is committed to providing aworkplace in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. GoodLife supports theprinciples of, and complies with, all applicable human rights legislation and will not toleratebehaviour in the workplace that is contrary to applicable human rights legislation.Respecting Diversity[back to top]Commitment to a diverse workforce at GoodLife means commitment to embracing theunique talents and experiences every associate brings to the team. Our inclusive workenvironment means that all ideas, people, and practices are valued.We are all accountable for creating and maintaining a work environment that is free fromdiscrimination and harassment and treats all associates fairly. Discrimination andHarassment are not permitted by anyone, including Managers, co-workers, members,vendors, and suppliers. As such, it is your responsibility as a GoodLife associate to bringforth experiences or observations of discrimination and harassment without fear ofreprisal.GoodLife practices respect for human rights in its relationship with current and prospectiveassociates, current and prospective members, vendors, and suppliers and is incompliance with all applicable Human Right legislation.Discrimination[back to top]GoodLife is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing asafe, healthy, and positive work environment that is free from discrimination. Thisincludes, but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, job placement, training, promotion,termination, transfer, layoff, recall, leave of absence and compensation.Discrimination may also include failure to reasonably accommodate the special needs ofan individual or group based on the prohibited grounds._______________________________________________________________________________Prohibited grounds of discrimination and harassmentProhibited grounds for discrimination and harassment are protected under the OntarioHuman Rights Code 5. (1), they include:Race, Ancestry, Place of Origin, Colour, Ethnic Origin, Citizenship, Creed, Sex, Sexual,Orientation, Age, Record of Offences, Marital Status, Family Status, Disabilities* Prohibited Grounds may vary slightly from Province to ProvinceWorkplace Harassment[back to top]The Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code protect us fromharassment and The Criminal Code protects us from physical and sexual assault.Harassment is defined as “engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that isknown or ought to reasonably to be known to be unwelcome”.Associates do not have the right to harass anyone else, at work or in any situation relatedto employment. This policy is one step toward ensuring that GoodLife is a comfortableplace for all associates.Confidential and Proprietary Information of Goodlife Fitness Clubs | V14 July 2009 7