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CODIGO CONDUTA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reprisal
1, record 1, English, reprisal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- retaliation 2, record 1, English, retaliation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A reprisal is any measure taken against a public servant because the public servant has made a protected disclosure or has, in good faith, co-operated in an investigation into a possible wrongdoing. These acts of retaliation could include disciplinary measures, demotion, termination of employment, any measure that adversely affects the employment or working conditions of the public servant or a threat to take any of these actions. 1, record 1, English, - reprisal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- représailles
1, record 1, French, repr%C3%A9sailles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des représailles sont des mesures prises à l’encontre d’un fonctionnaire parce qu’il a fait une divulgation protégée ou a collaboré de bonne foi à une enquête menée sur un acte répréhensible présumé. Les sanctions disciplinaires, la rétrogradation, le licenciement et toute autre mesure portant atteinte à l'emploi ou aux conditions de travail d'un fonctionnaire ainsi que la menace d'une de ces mesures constituent des représailles. 2, record 1, French, - repr%C3%A9sailles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de ilícitos civiles (common law)
- Administración federal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- represalia
1, record 1, Spanish, represalia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción que busca intimidar, coactar o causar temor, ante una actitud o comportamiento individual o grupal. 1, record 1, Spanish, - represalia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- code of conduct
1, record 2, English, code%20of%20conduct
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code [that] outlines, in general terms, the main standards of conduct to be followed by employees [and that] is intended to provide support and protection to all employees and to prevent breaches, intentional or inadvertent. 2, record 2, English, - code%20of%20conduct
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contractor shall support PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] and the tenants in delivery of broader Government objectives and shall: ensure that activities are well planned and effectively carried out; establish and execute a code of conduct in which contractor personnel interact with tenants and sub-contractors in a professional manner ... 3, record 2, English, - code%20of%20conduct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- code de conduite
1, record 2, French, code%20de%20conduite
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Code qui] énonce en termes généraux les principales normes de conduite auxquelles les employés doivent adhérer [et qui] ont pour objet d’appuyer et de protéger tous les employés, et d’empêcher les infractions, qu’elles soient intentionnelles ou par inadvertance. 2, record 2, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entrepreneur appuiera TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] et les locataires dans la réalisation des objectifs généraux du gouvernement et devra : s'assurer que les activités sont bien planifiées et exercées de façon efficace; établir et exécuter un code de conduite dans lequel les membres de son personnel seront en rapport avec les locataires et les sous-traitants selon des modalités professionnelles [...] 3, record 2, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de conducta
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20conducta
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un código de conducta de empresa es un documento redactado voluntariamente por una empresa en el que se exponen una serie de principios y leyes que se compromete obligatoriamente a seguir. [...] Un código de conducta institucionaliza la responsabilidad social de la empresa, convirtiéndose en un elemento permanente y estable de la política global de la compañía. 1, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20de%20conducta
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Labour Relations
- Labour Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada Labour Code
1, record 3, English, Canada%20Labour%20Code
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- An act to consolidate certain statutes respecting labour 2, record 3, English, An%20act%20to%20consolidate%20certain%20statutes%20respecting%20labour
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Legislation applicable to employers whose operations fall within federal jurisdiction and to their employees. Note: The Canada Labour Code does not apply to employees of the federal government. 3, record 3, English, - Canada%20Labour%20Code
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canadian Labour Code
- Canada Labor Code
- An act to consolidate certain statutes respecting labor
- Canadian Labor Code
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Relations du travail
- Droit du travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Code canadien du travail
1, record 3, French, Code%20canadien%20du%20travail
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Loi assemblant diverses lois relatives au travail 2, record 3, French, Loi%20assemblant%20diverses%20lois%20relatives%20au%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi s'appliquant aux employeurs dont les activités relèvent de la compétence fédérale et à leurs employés. Note : Le Code canadien du travail ne s'applique pas aux employés du gouvernement fédéral. 3, record 3, French, - Code%20canadien%20du%20travail
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos federales canadienses
- Relaciones laborales
- Derecho laboral
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Código del Trabajo de Canadá
1, record 3, Spanish, C%C3%B3digo%20del%20Trabajo%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Algunos empleos están reglamentados por el gobierno federal y las normas de empleo se incluyen en el Código del Trabajo de Canadá. 1, record 3, Spanish, - C%C3%B3digo%20del%20Trabajo%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Código Laboral de Canadá
- Código Canadiense del Trabajo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- code of conduct
1, record 4, English, code%20of%20conduct
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
International instruments that indicate standards of behaviour for nation states or multi-national corporations deemed desirable by the international community. 2, record 4, English, - code%20of%20conduct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- code de conduite
1, record 4, French, code%20de%20conduite
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instruments internationaux donnant les normes de conduite que la communauté internationale juge souhaitables pour les États-nations ou les sociétés multinationales. 2, record 4, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Doctrinas, políticas y sistemas económicos
- Comercio exterior
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de conducta
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20conducta
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Legal Profession: Organization
- Marketing
- The Product (Marketing)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- voluntary code of conduct
1, record 5, English, voluntary%20code%20of%20conduct
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Bureau's Conformity Continuum and include: public education, written opinions, information contacts, voluntary codes of conduct, written undertakings and prohibition orders ... 2, record 5, English, - voluntary%20code%20of%20conduct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
- Commercialisation
- Produit (Commercialisation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- code volontaire de conduite
1, record 5, French, code%20volontaire%20de%20conduite
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Continuum d'observation de la loi du Bureau et comprennent : l'éducation du public, les avis écrits, les contacts d'information, les codes volontaires de conduite, les engagements écrits et les ordonnances d'interdiction [...] 2, record 5, French, - code%20volontaire%20de%20conduite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
- Comercialización
- Producto (Comercialización)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de conducta voluntario
1, record 5, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20conducta%20voluntario
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-08-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Special Joint Committee on a Code of Conduct
1, record 6, English, Special%20Joint%20Committee%20on%20a%20Code%20of%20Conduct
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Senate and House of Commons joint committee. Consideration of a code of conduct for Senators and Members of the House of Commons. 1, record 6, English, - Special%20Joint%20Committee%20on%20a%20Code%20of%20Conduct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Comité mixte spécial sur un code de conduite
1, record 6, French, Comit%C3%A9%20mixte%20sp%C3%A9cial%20sur%20un%20code%20de%20conduite
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comité du Sénat et de la Chambre des communes. Étude d'un code de conduite à l'intention des sénateurs et des députés de la Chambre des communes. 1, record 6, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20mixte%20sp%C3%A9cial%20sur%20un%20code%20de%20conduite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Comités y juntas (Admón.)
- Administración federal
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión Mixta Especial sobre un Código de Conducta
1, record 6, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20Mixta%20Especial%20sobre%20un%20C%C3%B3digo%20de%20Conducta
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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