Kelly McDermott and Jeremy Schwartz
Effective July 1, 2010, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has made significant changes to its rules of procedure, and corresponding forms and practice directions.
The changes may fundamentally alter the way applications are handled at the Tribunal. Employers and other respondents in particular will be happy to learn that the new rules will likely increase efficiency and fairness in their favour.
To learn more, view our UPDATE.
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