In order for an employee to have the opportunity to succeed with an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the employee must first demonstrate on a balance of probabilities that the employer’s actions were based on discriminatory grounds, either in whole or in part.
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In June 30, 2008, the process for filing a human rights complaint in Ontario became more tightly regulated under Bill 107. Read about the changes and Read More...
Former Constable Christina Farrell has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, seeking $225,000.00 in compensation on the grounds Read More...
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Jaime Laskis, 34, a Canadian lawyer working in New York, has filed a claim with a U.S. District Court for sexual discrimination by Toronto-based law f Read More...
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On January 18, 2011, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice overturned a 2009 decision by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal that found Toronto employer Read More...