Dealing With Human Rights Complaints In Unionized Workplaces
Rhonda B. Levy and Douglas Sanderson examine The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario preliminary hearing to determine whether allegations made under the Human Rights Code fell within the exclusive jurisdiction […]
Favorite
The Dangers of Self-Represented Employers
On September 28, 2022, The Alberta Human Rights Commission released its decision in Euchner v. EZ Motors which presents an example of everything that can go wrong when an employer is unaware of their […]
Favorite
How to Avoid Liability for Genetic Discrimination
Federal laws ban requiring job applicants and employees to undergo genetic testing—or do they? A new form of employment discrimination is on the rise. It occurs when employers demand that job […]
Favorite
Genetic Information Non Discrimination Policy
Implementing a genetic discrimination policy is a must if you’re federally regulated. It’s also wise for companies subject to provincial or territorial laws, to limit risk of criminal penalties under […]
Favorite
It Wasn’t Me, It Was My Mental Disability, Claims Worker Fired for Violence
A warehouse worker was put on leave after hurling a printer across the workplace in frustration. The worker received psychiatric evaluation and the company decided to let him come back, […]
Favorite
Employer Harassed Injured Worker on Modified Duty Work
The Alberta Human Rights Commission ruled that an apprentice pipefitter suffered disability discrimination and harassment while attempting to return to modified work after injuring his arm and elbow on the […]
Favorite
Non Discrimination Policy
All companies need clearly written policies banning discrimination. Such policies must, at a minimum, explain what discrimination is and which kind of conduct crosses the line, and furnish a mechanism […]
Favorite
Pay Equity Policy
In addition to human rights laws bans on discrimination in pay on the basis of sex, several jurisdictions, including Ontario, Quebec and Federal, have adopted pay equity laws requiring employers […]
Favorite