LGBT Discrimination – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Saskatchewan and Manitoba are the only provinces that don’t expressly ban gender expression discrimination. Federal employment discrimination laws in the US don’t expressly protect LGBT people. To the extent such protections […]
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Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Policy
Does your discrimination policy protect the rights of LGBT people? The question is important because sexual orientation, gender expression and identity discrimination tend to be blind spots in organizational efforts […]
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British Columbia Court Of Appeal Finds That Employers Can Discriminate Against Employees Based On Family Status Without A Change In Employment Terms
The recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in British Columbia (Human Rights Tribunal) v Gibraltar Mines Ltd., 2023 BCCA 168 ("Gibraltar Mines") broadens the test for family status discrimination in BC, bringing […]
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B.C. court decision a ‘significant win’ for parental rights, commissioner says
A recent court decision about workplace discrimination involving the mother of a young child is "a significant win for gender equality," British Columbia's human rights commissioner said. Kasari Govender said Monday […]
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Accessibility Obligations and Upcoming Deadlines for Federally-Regulated Entities
By June 1, 2023, most larger federally-regulated entities (i.e. those with 100 or more employees) will be required to publish their initial Accessibility Plan in accordance with the requirements set […]
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HR Legal Issues With Restructuring, Reorganization & Downsizing – Special Report
As an employer, you must be able to make tough decisions about pay, benefits, job responsibilities and other key terms of employment, especially during hard times. The problem is that […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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