Human Rights, Discrimination and Accommodation Archives

Can’t measure impairment, can’t manage safety risks, won’t hire medical cannabis user.

June 12, 2019
Nadia Zaman

Employers are required to accommodate individuals to the point of “undue hardship”, where the need for accommodation relates to a ground protected by human rights legislation.

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario: No Authority to Award Costs to a Successful Party

April 16, 2019
Stuart Rudner

In the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, there is no authority to award costs to a successful party, no matter how frivolous the other party's position may have been.

But First, Let Me Take A Selfie: Why One New York Teacher Is Fighting Back

April 11, 2019
Shaun Bernstein

Employers cannot discriminate based on sex or gender, and so they should be implementing policies that are balanced and in line with current best practices.

March 10, 2019
Brittany Taylor

Passmore and Illumiti Inc., which was released in November of last year, and is helpful for both employers and employees as it reviews the types of remedies that may be available through the tribunal, as well as how damages are assessed.

Accommodation In The Workplace For Family Commitments

It Takes A Village: Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal and the Lingering Debate over Accommodating Parental Responsibilities

February 13, 2019
Shaun Bernstein

Life as a working parent is never an easy balance. While parents from all walks of life manage to make it work out of necessity, there are inevitably some missed piano recitals or sporting events because of work commitments, and conversely missed work opportunities to ensure a cheering and supportive presence at the next hockey game. Yet when that hockey game is actually a doctor’s appointment, and no one else is available to take the child to the appointment, the priorities naturally shift from work to home.

2018 Year in Review: Sex, Drugs and…Termination Clauses?

January 29, 2019
Stuart Rudner and Shaun Bernstein

While 2017 brought about sweeping changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, 2018...brought about sweeping changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000. While 2017 brought about employer panic and confusion over the legalization of cannabis, 2018... continued to do much the same. For yet another year, we were treated to several judicial assessments of the enforceability of termination clauses, and we continued to see the quantums of human rights and other damages increase. In a sense, everything old is new again.

An Open Letter Regarding Human Rights and the Ontario PC Party Resolution R4

November 20, 2018
Stuart Rudner, Brittany Taylor, Nadia Zaman and Shaun Bernstein

The Lawyers of Rudner Law have penned the following open letter regarding the Ontario PC Party Resolution R4.

November 12, 2018
Shaun Bernstein

Employers don't have to condone recreational cannabis usage at work, and they can put policies in place to prevent employees from working while high. But, for employees who use cannabis for medicinal purposes, because of a disability, or because of addiction, which also classifies as a disability, employers do have to accommodate to the point of unreasonable hardship.

Can A Release Bar An Employee’s Human Rights Complaint?

April 20, 2018
Stuart Rudner

The question is whether an employer can protect itself from human rights complaints by having the dismissed employee sign a release?

Year in Review: The most significant developments in Canadian employment law in 2017

January 15, 2018
Stuart Rudner and Nadia Zaman

We have done our best to identify the developments in 2017 that we think had, or will have, the most significant impact upon Canadian employment law. They are reviewed below, and as usual, we refuse to be limited to a “top 10” format.

rachel cohen

19:02 29 Jun 18

From the moment I stepped into the offices of Rudner Law I felt very at ease. I was warmly greeted by Janise. I than met with Brittany Taylor, one of the Employment Lawyers. I liked Brittany right away. She walked me through the process, explained how she could assist me. Brittany is knowledgeable, compassionate and took every possible step to ensure I got the results I deserved. Rudner Law exceeded my expectations.

Carola Mittag

13:33 14 Aug 18

As always, Stuart Rudner was most helpful when our company, Workplace Safety Group, required assistance for one of our clients recently. We have referred clients in the past and will never hesitate to do so in the future. Rudner Law is our go-to resource in all matters related to Employment Law.

Edward Prutschi

14:46 10 Aug 18

Stuart and the lawyers at Rudner Law have helped many of my clients navigate the complex field of employment law. I often work in close conjunction with Stuart to help find solutions to workplace problems. I have no hesitation in recommending him wholeheartedly.

Moe Doiron

23:08 27 Jun 18

Stuart and the team at Rudner Law were simply outstanding to deal with and provided invaluable guidance and advice throughout the process to reach a very positive settlement. I would highly recommend Stuart to anyone facing a labour issue or settlement negotiation.

Anton Katz

19:23 12 Feb 18

I have known Stuart Rudner for 10 years. During that time, we have developed both a personal and professional friendship. I have referred a number of my best clients to Stuart and they have been universally pleased with his services. Stuart is thorough, prompt and personable. I will continue to refer matters to Stuart and recommend him to others.

Can’t measure impairment, can’t manage safety risks, won’t hire medical cannabis user.

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario: No Authority to Award Costs to a Successful Party

But First, Let Me Take A Selfie: Why One New York Teacher Is Fighting Back

The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal: Remedies and Increasing Damages

It Takes A Village: Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal and the Lingering Debate over Accommodating Parental Responsibilities

2018 Year in Review: Sex, Drugs and…Termination Clauses?

An Open Letter Regarding Human Rights and the Ontario PC Party Resolution R4

Accommodation for the Use of Cannabis in the Workplace for Medicinal Purposes

Can A Release Bar An Employee’s Human Rights Complaint?

Year in Review: The most significant developments in Canadian employment law in 2017

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