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January 22, 2024

Is Christmas a discriminatory holiday? This question is at the heart of a recent discussion paper released by the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Landmark Decision – Vaccination Policy – Breach of Human Rights Code

July 30, 2022

Landmark Decision: an employer breached the Ontario Human Rights Code when it terminated an employee who refused to comply with the vaccination policy Read More...

Court Strikes Down Vaccination Mandate in New Zealand

April 18, 2022

The High Court of New Zealand struck down the Government’s mandatory vaccination requirements for Police and Defence Force employees.

Vaccination Policies and Your Workplace: Critical Considerations!

August 29, 2021

The Ontario Government is requiring all employers in select industries to implement a vaccination policy by September 7, 2021.

It is NOT discrimination to provide part-time benefits to an employee accommodated with part-time work due to disability
August 24, 2020
Employers may provide less compensation to an employee who works reduced hours due to a disability, without violating the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Guide to Accommodation in the Workplace
June 25, 2020
Employers in Ontario have an obligation to ensure their employees are not subject to discrimination or human rights violations in the workplace.

Summer is Here – Body Art at the Workplace: Employer and Employee Rights
June 22, 2020
We used to be puzzled over the matter of dress codes at work. Now, the often fraught matter of appearance at work must consider “body art” as well Read More...

What to Do When HR Won’t Do Anything
September 30, 2019
Part of the function of an HR Department is to resolve personnel complaints. But what happens when it seems that HR simply does not have your back?

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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International Charity (Non-for-Profit) Organization with Unionized and Non-Unionized employees
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