Human Rights - Articles & Videos
When can an employer ask for an independent medical examination?
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that in certain circumstances, it is reasonable for an employer to demand an…
The same conduct may ground an award of damages for sexual harassment and moral damages
Earlier this month, we wrote a blog post on the Weinstein scandal and sexual harassment. In that blog post, Stuart…
How old is too old (to be a pilot)?
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is holding a new hearing into whether Air Canada discriminated against pilots by forcing them…
Frustration of Contract
In one of my First Reference Talks blog post, I discuss a topic that continues to “frustrate” employers as we…
Workplace Harassment and Discrimination: Looking at the Allegations Against Canada’s Spy Agency
You have probably seen this in the news – five employees have filed a $35-million lawsuit against the Canadian Security…
Efficiency can’t trump safety
Candace Carnahan gave an inspiring speech in Charlottetown This week, I was fortunate enough to be invited to Charlottetown in…
How to Respond to Requests for Accommodation
The workplace is no longer what it used to be, and the circumstances that an employer must accommodate continue to…
The Latest Chapter in Employment Law: It’s the Final Countdown… AODA Compliance Deadline on January 1
Are you a small organization in the private or non-profit sector? Then you have a deadline this New Year’s Eve to comply with the Employment Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”).
Check out Stuart’s Guide to Canadian HR Law
In 2014, Stuart updated the Canadian HR Law Guide that he had previously written for UKG. This is a handy…
NewsTalk 1010: Stuart on childcare provisions for shift-workers.
Stuart was recently a guest on Steven Skurka’s NewsTalk 1010 show, Closing Arguments, presenting an opinion on a recent decision…
