The purpose of this introductory workshop is to create awareness of employment equity legislation and the requirements and practical application of the Employment Equity Act and the Federal Contractor's Program. Key principles, concepts and the impact of building equitable, inclusive workplaces will be explored through group discussions and participant-centered activities. In addition, best practices for creating an inclusive workplace for members of equity seeking groups will be discussed. The group will also explore the methods for measuring the success of inclusion strategies in applying equity legislation.