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August 23, 2011

When does the impeding of an employee’s personal life on their ability to perform employment duties justify termination? What is an employer’s duty to accommodate?

Terminated Lawyer Sues Toronto-based Law Firm for Sexual Discrimination

February 16, 2011

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...

Bona Fide Job Requirement or just a Convenience?

February 11, 2009

An employer’s decision to hire an employee based on their sex may be found to be a prima facie case of discrimination unless it can be justified tha Read More...

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Court Rules Termination Due to Inability to Perform Duties Not Discrimination

Terminated Lawyer Sues Toronto-based Law Firm for Sexual Discrimination

Bona Fide Job Requirement or just a Convenience?