The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently held that it is not discriminatory for employers to treat disabled…

Obese Resident Awarded Preferred Parking Space – Jeremy D. Schwartz

Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Awards Employee $650,000 – Kelly McDermott

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

Marijuana will soon be legal for recreational use nationwide and many employers are scrambling to respond to the challenges this…

Contracts of all kinds often fall apart over relatively minor details, despite the parties’ agreement on the majority of issues. …

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Employee addiction is a challenging topic for HR professionals. Under Canadian human rights legislation, drug…

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

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) has quashed an arbitration award which upheld a just cause termination. …

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

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…

 Controlling Costs in Defending Human Rights Complaints – Joe Morrison

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When employees allege harassment in human rights complaints, they often refer to the creation of a “poisoned work environment.”  A…