Allison Taylor explains the unfavourable result of a recent judicial review decision in Alberta concerning family status discrimination.

The law is clear that an employer is required to accommodate employees with a “disability” up to the point of…

The Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) was recently amended to add “gender identity or gender expression” as a ground of discrimination….

In 2020, employers were faced with unprecedented legal challenges brought on by the pandemic. Meanwhile, the courts and tribunals issued…

Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…

WSIB Return to Work Decisions: Are they Binding on the Human Rights Tribunal? – Ryan Conlin

Allison Taylor discusses the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision which outlined a new, balanced test for family status discrimination…

The Boyce decision establishes that at least in some instances injured workers are free to attempt to concurrently pursue Human…

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

As readers of our Blog and recent update are aware, the blockbuster Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola,…

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

In Sterling v Wendy’s Restaurant, the applicants (a former Wendy’s employee and his wife), named 14 personal respondents, who were members…

Among the amendments to Ontario’s human rights system in the past few years was the creation of a summary hearings…

On September 4, 2020, Ryan and Jeremy discussed the legal tightrope in terms of employee attendance management, that employers must…

In a decision that will surely draw attention across the country, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has awarded an employee 5 years…