Human Rights - Articles & Videos
Rudner Law Video Update: How does pregnancy factor into severance?
Is pregnancy at the time of dismissal a relevant factor? According to one recent Ontario decision, the answer is yes.
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.
Back to School 2020: COVID-19 Edition
Many have gotten used to working from home, but if employers require their employees to return to work, they must do so unless they have no other viable childcare arrangement.
Back to Normal? COVID-19 and Return-to-work Issues
For months now, we have been trying to spread this message: although a lot of things have changed over the…
Mandatory Masks: Guide to Navigating the New Bylaws
Municipalities across Ontario are enacting new bylaws regarding the use of masks in public locations. However, these new rules provide little guidance for business owners on how to regulate and enforce mask usage in their establishments.
