Discrimination Case Reversed by the Courts: Are we Entering a New Era? – Allison Taylor

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision that upheld a landmark retroactive loss of earnings award from…

Obese Resident Awarded Preferred Parking Space – Jeremy D. Schwartz

B.C. Premier John Horgan announced earlier this month that the province will reinstate its Human Rights Commission. Like Ontario, B.C. currently has…

“A Lawyer’s Perspective on Pot in the Workplace” – Ryan Conlin speaks to CBC Radio on Here and Now Toronto 

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

Jessica Young discusses a recent record setting human rights damages award.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) recently made an important decision which may represent a significant shift in how it…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent Alberta Court of Queens Bench decision that overturned an arbitration panel’s finding that Suncor’s random…

Supreme Court Allows Employees to “Double-Up” on Pregnancy and Parental Benefits A regular point of contention between unions and employers…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently held that it is not discriminatory for employers to treat disabled…

In 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v Figliola (“Figliola”). The Figliola decision addressed the…

Allison Taylor explains the unfavourable result of a recent judicial review decision in Alberta concerning family status discrimination.

In another twist in the rapidly developing area of family status discrimination law, the Federal Court of Appeal recently released…