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Emra v. Impression Bridal Ltd.: The hefty price of ignorance of the ‘Code’
…the Code contains a preamble which reflects the kinds of experiences the legislation is directed at remedying. It speaks not just to equality in relation to the law, but also to the values of...
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The recent Human Rights decision of Rollick v. 1526597 Ontario Inc. o/a Tim Horton’s Store No. 2533, addresses what the Tribunal characterized as “heavy handed and unjustifiable” conduct on the part of...
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Poisoned work environment, discrimination, and undue hardship under the “Code”
The applicant, Darryl Wesley, worked with the respondent company, 2252466 Ontario Inc. o/a The Ground Guys, performing landscape work for a period of approximately six weeks before being terminated. At...
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The Human Rights Code and Res Judicata: G.G. v. […] Ontario Limited
Generally speaking, res judicata[1] (Latin for “a thing adjudicated”) is the legal doctrine which prevents the same matter from being tried a second time once there has been a verdict or decision in...
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Respondents challenge $100,000.00 human rights decision
While more often than not the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s decisions are not challenged, there are two processes by which this can be done. The first is called a request for reconsideration. The...
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No “give and take” required by employee in accommodation under the Human...
The applicant, Michele Macan, filed a human rights application alleging discrimination with respect to employment due to disability. The respondent, Stongco Limited Partnership, rejected the...
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Family status under the Code: Recent developments
The seminal cases dealing with discrimination based on family status more often than not address the issue of caregiving. See: Family status: Recent interpretation under the Human Rights Code. See:...
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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Employee’s decision to retrain affected his right to damages after termination The Ontario Superior Court of Justice had to recently address...
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7 ways to decrease negativity in a working environment
Workplace negativity is an increasing problem in today’s society. Some say that this negativity is a result of the loss of control, confidence, or community of a workplace. The best way to combat...
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Le cannabis en milieu de travail
Le 13 avril dernier, le projet de loi C-45 – soit la Loi concernant le cannabis et modifiant la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances, le Code criminel et d’autres lois ou la Loi sur...
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Cannabis in the workplace
On April 13, Bill C-45 – An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, also known as the Cannabis Act – was introduced and read in...
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Employers: Be careful of what you say about former employees to their new...
Be careful of what you say about former employees to their new employers, warns Toronto employment lawyer, Jeff Dutton. If a former employer suggests to another employer to terminate a certain...
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E.T. v. Dress Code Express Inc., the “Code” as applied to minors
The Ontario Human Rights Code is extensive in its efforts to protect persons within Ontario, and may apply to minors in the workforce. Background In the recent case, E.T. v. Dress Code Express Inc.,...
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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. New type of damage awarded against employer after workplace harassment proven In the following case, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice had to...
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Government of Canada amends the Citizenship Act
On June 19, 2017, Bill C-6, which proposed numerous amendments to the Canadian Citizenship Act, (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29), received Royal Assent. Bill C-6 attempts to reverse many of the changes...
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Summarizing WSIB’s proposed Rate Framework, part 2
This week, Clear Path Employer Services provides us with Part 2 of their 3-part series, Summarizing WSIB’s proposed Rate Framework. Part two – Class level premium rate settings This blog is part two of...
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$85,000.00 human rights award against employer in sexual harassment case...
In a recent case titled Doyle v. Zochem Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a decision to award both moral damages and damages pursuant to the Human Rights Code (Code) without subtracting one from...
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Major issues with minor provisions – Child leaves
Bill 148’s proposed changes to leave entitlements in Ontario, though a step in the right direction, still don’t address the flaw for child leaves that only apply to children under 18 years old....
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Privacy Commissioner provides some tips for businesses regarding passwords
The Privacy Commissioner Canada has recently released some tips for mitigating risk to businesses involving passwords. One main problem is that individuals use the same password for multiple accounts –...
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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Don’t reuse passwords, Privacy Commissioner warns The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is urging businesses to require employees...
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