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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Finds it Has Concurrent Jurisdiction with Labour Arbitrators to Decide Human Rights Claims in Unionized Workplaces

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently held a preliminary hearing to determine whether allegations made under the Human Rights Code (Code) fell within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour ...
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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Commission Releases Policy that Provides Guidance on Proof of Vaccination Policies

Ontario’s proof of vaccine requirement for patrons of certain indoor public settings commenced on September 22, 2021. In response to this new regime, as well as to the recent trend among employers to ...
BarrieToday

Discrimination, condoms, on-campus sex all part of human rights complaint

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario expected to hear explosive claims from former employee who alleges she was fired from ...

Tiny Canadian town fined $10,000 for not flying Pride flag

A tiny Canadian town has been fined $10,000 for refusing to fly an LGBT+ rainbow flag during Pride month. Emo, which has a ...
Global News

Ont. amends Human Rights Code to extend protections to transgendered people, Manitoba expected to follow

TORONTO – Ontario’s Human Rights Code was updated Wednesday for the first time since the 1980s to extend protections to transgendered people, something Manitoba was expected to do Thursday. Members of ...
Opinion

Opinion | How can I get my employer to accommodate my mental illness? Ask Soma

The first step you should take is to seek proper guidance from a mental-health expert or a doctor that clearly outlines what you need your employer to do to support ...

FIRST READING: Ontario town fined $10,000 for refusing to celebrate pride month

First Reading is a daily newsletter keeping you posted on the travails of Canadian politicos, all curated by the National ...