DEFINITION of 'Direct Cost'. A price that can be completely attributed to the production of specific goods or services. Direct costs refer to materials, labor and expenses related to the production of a product.REAKING DOWN 'Direct Cost'. For example, the cost of meat in a hamburger can be attributed directly to the cost of manufacturing that product, as could the cost of packaging materials and preservatives. These are considered variable costs that are inconsistent and change amounts often.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act. To amend Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.
The Canadian Human Rights Act is an important act which was passed by the Parliament of Canada in 1977. It deals with all types of discrimination which are based on race, colour, religion, age, sex, family status, and much more. It applies to all of the provinces in Canada.he Canadian Human Rights Act created the Canadian Human Rights Commission that investigates claims of discrimination to judge cases, as well as the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Before a case can be brought to the Tribunal, it must go through stages of investigation by the Commission.