Sloan v. Just Energy Corporation: Pregnancy and fairness under the Code
The Code protects employees from discrimination based on various protected grounds. One of the more difficult of these may be pregnancy, as often the question becomes not whether or not the applicant...
View ArticleHRTO issues rare interim order based on family status
As common as an interim order or decision may be, it is uncommon that the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario may issue an order that institutes compliance on the part of the respondent prior to the...
View ArticleAbrams v. Kupar: Pregnancy not a factor in short-term employee’s termination
In the matter of Abrams v. Kupar, the applicant, who was pregnant at the time, was terminated from a new job. The applicant believed it was due to the fact that she was pregnant. The respondent alleged...
View ArticleNo reason given for refusal of HRTO request to expedite, no reasons required
In this matter, the Request to Expedite was dismissed through a letter from the Registrar. In the interim decision, the Tribunal further explained that in matters dealing with process, there are no...
View ArticleHuman Rights Tribunal of Ontario: the “Code” matters, not social norms
Although there may be social norms at play, a business owner would do well to continue to update and implement workplace and human rights policies on an ongoing basis, otherwise, they may be liable for...
View ArticleHRTO confirms co-op student’s right to pursue interests
Co-op students may be covered by the “Code”, and should be afforded the same inalienable rights as all other employees during a potential interview or co-op placement. Continue reading HRTO confirms...
View ArticleThe double “financial” jeopardy of HRTO damages against the employer
An employer named in a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Application, if decided against, may be responsible for both wage loss and most likely general damages. Continue reading The double “financial”...
View ArticleThree popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with an Ontario labour arbitration decision in which the arbitrator ruled personal emergency leave entitlement is in addition to any floater days...
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