In a decision that will surely draw attention across the country, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has awarded an employee 5 years…
Human Rights
A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…
An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community. Unfortunately,…
An injured worker has succeeded in a human rights application against the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (“WSIB”). The case related to a…
It has been a year since the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”). In…
In April, we blogged that the Supreme Court of Canada had granted leave to appeal a decision regarding the random alcohol testing…
Employers must accommodate employees with disabilities to the point of undue hardship under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The accommodation of…
In a past Stringer Update, Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints, we emphasized the importance of having terminated employees sign…
By: Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) has quashed an arbitration award which upheld a just cause termination. …
The Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) was recently amended to add “gender identity or gender expression” as a ground of discrimination….