Human Rights, Discrimination and Accommodation - Articles & Videos
Accommodation: What You Should Know in Less Than Two Minutes
Whether you are an employee or an employer, you have probably encountered an accommodation situation. Here's what you need to know.
Retirement Isn’t for Everyone: A Look at Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Delay in retirement past the traditional golden age can make it difficult for employers who want to engage in a long-term strategy or succession planning.
2021: The Employment Year in Review – Part One
In the world of employment law, 2021 was a year of contrasts. What might these changes mean for the Canadian employment law landscape?
Whose Jurisdiction is it Anyway?
Labour arbitrators have exclusive jurisdiction over human rights complaints involving unionized workers, unless there is clear legislative intent to create shared jurisdiction.
The Right to Remember
In early November, Ontario’s Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism introduced Bill 38, the Remembrance Week Amendment Act, 2021.
COVID-19: Getting Back to Business (Again) – FAQ
We wanted to offer a guide to some of the most common issues that we have been asked about in recent weeks about returning to the office.
Childcare Obligations: How Much Has to Be Accommodated?
What are the legal obligations of the employee and those of the employer when it comes to accommodation and childcare?
Can I Change My Work Schedule to Care for My Kids?
What happens when you ask your employer for some flexibility in your work schedule because of your obligations to your children?
Diversity & Inclusion: What Can Workplaces Do?
In recent years, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) have come to the forefront and its importance became more widely accepted in theory. However, some organizations pay “lip service” to the concept without actually making meaningful changes, and others would like to make a positive difference but aren’t sure how.
BC Human Rights Tribunal Awards Costs Against Complainant with Clearly Frivolous and Abusive Claim
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal recently released a decision in which it penalized a complainant for blatant abuse of the system.
