Emra v. Impression Bridal Ltd.: The hefty price of ignorance of the ‘Code’
The human rights case of Emra v. Impression Bridal Inc. reminds us that a disability may be hidden, but when brought to the employer’s attention, it should not be ignored Continue reading Emra v....
View ArticleRollick v. 1526597 Ontario Inc.: “heavy handed and unjustifiable conduct”
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...
View ArticlePoisoned work environment, discrimination, and undue hardship under the “Code”
A recent Ontario Human Rights case further underscores the employer’s ongoing duty to accommodate to the point of undue hardship, and that Code based harassment or discrimination constitutes a breach...
View ArticleThe Human Rights Code and Res Judicata: G.G. v. […] Ontario Limited
Generally speaking, res judicata (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...
View ArticleRespondents 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. Continue reading Respondents challenge $100,000.00...
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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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