Human Rights Archives

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?

Religious Accommodation in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
March 12, 2019
Ontario employers have a duty to accommodate employees with respect to any protected ground under human rights legislation. This includes religion.

Employee Awarded Notice, Moral Damages, and Human Rights Damages for Sexual Harassment
June 4, 2018
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Doyle v. Zochem Inc. affirmed a Superior Court of Justice decision to award $60,000 in moral damages plus $25,000 for h Read More...

Supreme Court broadens protection against workplace discrimination
April 3, 2018
Canadian Employment Law Today, February 2018 – British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v. Schrenk – Top court upholds tribunal decision

New Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination Added to the Canadian Human Rights Act
February 22, 2018
The Governor General signed Bill C-16 into law, amending the Canadian Human Rights Act to include “gender identity” and “gender expression” as Read More...

Ronald Minken Interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter, January 2018 — Bill 164
February 1, 2018
Ron Minken interviewed on new grounds for discrimination: social condition, police records, immigration status and genetics by Ontario legislation.

Worker Wins Discrimination Claim After Denied Benefits Coverage for Medical Marijuana
August 7, 2017
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission rules that a union insurance fund discriminated against a disabled worker when it denied benefits coverage for med Read More...

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