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CCHRA's National Code of Ethics - Enforcement Process

CCHRA's National Code of Ethics ensures all those involved in CHRP certification – from applicants to designation holders – carry out the functions of HR with the utmost professionalism, exerting good judgment and ethical behaviour at all times.

Existence of a National Code of Ethics within the HR profession also enhances the prestige of the profession and CHRP designation in the eyes of key stakeholders. Employers who hire CHRP holders, candidates, and exam registrants know they are acquiring employees who adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

In order to ensure the code’s credibility to Canadian employers, employees and the general public, it is important that it is enforced. Enforcement is accomplished through the following two committees, which are organized in or by each provincial CHRP designation granting HR association:

1. Complaints, Investigation and Discipline Committee. This committee is responsible for hearing complaints from the general public or members of their associations, conducting investigations and enforcing disciplinary action against those who violate the code.

2. Appeals Committee: This committee investigates the appeals made by the complainant or registrant, which arise out of the decisions rendered by the Complaints, Investigation and Discipline Committee.

If you have any questions about this enforcement process, or need to report a violation to CCHRA’s National Code of Ethics, please contact your provincial CHRP designation granting HR association.