The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a complaint from an Environment and Protected Areas employee who alleged he faced discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disability. …
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Hamilton teacher’s accommodation request during interview process fails to establish discrimination: Tribunal
A Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board teacher failed to prove disability discrimination during a 2019 interview process, despite claiming the board’s accommodation efforts were inadequate and dis… To continue reading, create …
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🔒WSIB assessment trumps doctor’s note in casino worker’s dismissed accommodation case
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Family status not a factor in firing of worker who sought time off to care for aging mother: Tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed a discrimination complaint from a delivery driver who claimed he was fired for requesting time off to care for his elderly mother, ruling …
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Discrimination claim against Sunnybrook Research Institute tossed, tribunal cites lack of co-operation in accommodation
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a claim of workplace discrimination and harassment based on disability filed against Toronto’s Sunnybrook Research Institute. The tribunal found no e… To …
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Receptionist who returned from parental leave to increased hours, offered different role awarded nearly $45,000
A former receptionist, who was greeted with increased work hours and an attempt to reassign her to a different office and position when she returned from parental leave, has been …
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Correctional Service Canada discriminated against Edmonton jail worker with disability: Tribunal
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) discriminated against a former casual employee on the basis of disability when it fired her after just six days into her role as an information clerk, …
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Shared Health’s accommodation efforts for pregnant paramedic found reasonable, grievance dismissed
An arbitrator in Manitoba has rejected a union’s claim that Shared Health failed in its duty to accommodate a pregnant paramedic’s medical restrictions. Arbitrator Kristin L. Gibson dismissed the gri… …
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Clothing distributor discriminated against employee returning from parental leave: Tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered Jaytex of Canada Limited to pay compensation to its former Director of Merchandising after concluding that “the applicant’s sex and family status …
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Navigating employee vacation and religious accommodation during the holidays
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAs the busy holiday season approaches, employers face the annual challenge of balancing business needs with their employees’ vacation requests and religious observances. HR Law Canada had the opportun… To …