A Federal Court judge has ordered a stay of a judicial review proceeding involving allegations of sexual harassment and disability discrimination at United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. (UPS), pending the…
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Former Park’N Fly worker has disability discrimination claim dismissed by human rights tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application against Park’N Fly from a former worker who alleged discrimination due to disability. The tribunal concluded that the matter had…
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Manitoba has launched a public engagement process to review its Accessible Employment Standard Regulation, aiming to identify and eliminate workplace barriers for individuals with disabilities. “It is crucial we ensure…
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Human rights claims against courts, judges, lawyers and Ministry tossed by Ontario tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a woman who brought sex and disability discrimination claims against various courts, judges, lawyers and the province’s Ministry of…
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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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Opinion/Commentary
A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users
Mahtot Gebresselassie, York University, Canada For wheelchair users, travelling by using ride-hailing apps, like Uber and Lyft, can be complicated. On March 20, a class action was announced against Uber…
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Federal Court orders CHRC to revisit human rights complaint from Canada Post worker who requires a scent-free workplace
The Federal Court has directed the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) to reconsider a complaint filed by a Canada Post worker who has multi-chemical sensitivity syndrome, which necessitates a scent-free…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa launches campaign to promote inclusive workplaces for persons with disabilities
The Canadian government is stepping up efforts to boost workforce diversity and inclusion with a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging the hiring of persons with disabilities. Announced by Minister…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
People with injuries, disabilities supported getting back to work in B.C.
In a significant move to promote workplace inclusion, British Columbia has earmarked $4 million in funding for the National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR). This comes as part…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Reimagining time will help employers better support workers with disabilities
By Ravi Malhotra, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Julia Dobrowolski, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Despite the fact that people with disabilities are entitled to equality under the Canadian Charter of…
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