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

The law governing family status discrimination under human rights legislation is unsettled and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  A new…

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

Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints – Landon Young and Jessica Young

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) recently made an important decision which may represent a significant shift in how it…

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

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

Our own Allison Taylor, along with Peter Wilson, have co-authored the 3rd edition of their book, “The Corporate Counsel Guide to…

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Jeremy Schwartz discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision that upheld a landmark retroactive loss of earnings award from…

As we emerge from the pandemic, Canadian employers have seen a resurgence of pre-pandemic issues, and meanwhile ongoing and transitional…

After 19 years of protracted litigation, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has now awarded a former employee of Mobil…

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

Hypothetical Standards: Human Rights Tribunal finds Police Liable for Racism – Jeremy Schwartz