The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has dismissed an application filed by a former Centreline Tire Distribution employee alleging discrimination and reprisal by her former employer due to her …
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Firing of worker with disability not discriminatory, but tribunal critical of benefits cessation
A civil engineering technologist who alleged his dismissal was timed to prevent him from applying for long-term disability (LTD) benefits due to escalating health issues has found a sympathetic ear …
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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses doctor’s discrimination complaint over workplace conduct allegations
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from J.M., a physician who alleged discrimination by Carlton Gardens Limited Partnership, Pro Vita Care Management Inc., and the Bu… …
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A complaint well-handled: B.C. tribunal dismisses case from Parq Vancouver worker mocked for speech impediment
Parq Vancouver took a harassment complaint seriously, conducted an investigation and made reasonable steps to remedy the situation, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. As a result, t… …
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Sexual harassment complaint involving make-up artist, TV news anchor in B.C. proceeding
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has rejected a motion to dismiss a sexual harassment complaint lodged against a well-known television news anchor by his makeup artist. The artist, D.K., alleges …
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Human rights tribunal dismisses complaint against Walmart employees, case against corporation continues in fight over masks
A human rights complaint against two Walmart Canada employees has been dismissed, although the broader case against the corporation itself will proceed, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has … …
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Human rights hearing scheduled for cyclist who alleged discrimination by Halifax Bridge Commission employees
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Ross Gray vs. Halifax Bridge Commission and/or Halifax Harbour Bridges and/or Commissionaires Nova Scotia will begin Tuesday, April 16, …
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BC Hydro loses bid to dismiss discrimination claim from former worker over speech impediment, mental health issues
An application by BC Hydro to dismiss a discrimination complaint by a former employee involving a speech impediment and mental health issues has been rejected by the British Columbia Human …
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Human rights complaint against City of Vancouver, centered on half-naked photo of Barbie with broken legs, dismissed
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from an administrative assistant at the City of Vancouver who alleged her boss showed her a picture of a “half-naked …
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Fired CFO at City of Nanaimo awarded $650K, Tribunal says misconduct report was tainted by unconscious bias against Black men
The former chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Nanaimo has been awarded nearly $650,000 after the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal ruled his suspension and termination were discriminat… …