Human Rights, Discrimination and Accommodation - Articles & Videos
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.
Rudner Law Video Update: Hiring People with Disabilities
Stuart uses a hockey story as the basis for his comments in this video update about hiring people with disabilities.
It’s a wrap on 2020, not your obligations
The holidays are just around the corner. We are in the middle of a pandemic. While there may not be in-person celebrations this year, and many employees are working remotely, employers continue to have obligations to their employees, such as providing a safe workplace to all employees and accommodating employees up to the point of undue hardship.
Upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance Deadlines
Many of Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance deadlines have come and gone, and more are coming.
Discriminatory Dress Codes in Male-Dominated Industries
Discriminatory dress codes reinforce stereotypical and sexist notions about females, and can lead to discrimination in the workplace.
