Labour Human Trafficking Can Attract Civil Claims
February 21, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The tort of human trafficking is not often the first thing to come to mind when considering possible claims made… Read More
Termination due to Discrimination or Poor Performance?
February 14, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace without discrimination or harassment. Employers can find… Read More
Can Employees be Required to Attend Medical Examinations?
December 1, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Legislation requires employers not to discriminate against employees on a range of listed grounds, including disability. As part of… Read More
Don’t Stay Incognito – Remedies are Available for Sexual Harassment
November 14, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Reports of sexual harassment in an employment environment have become far too common. Unnecessary physical contact, sexual jokes… Read More
Choice of Forum in Human Rights Cases in a Unionized Context
October 25, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), every person has a right to equal treatment with… Read More
Human Rights Tribunal Decisions Offer Reminder About the Consequences of Discrimination Claims in the Workplace
September 21, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination on the basis of protected… Read More
Employer’s Denial of Vaccine Exemption based on Creed deemed Discriminatory
July 27, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Conflicts between unionized workers are generally resolved through the grievance and arbitration process outlined in their collective agreements. Read More
Undue Hardship in Employment Law
January 20, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Employers have an obligation to accommodate employees who are unable to perform their work duties for legitimate reasons,… Read More
OHRC Statement on Accommodations for Non-Vaccinated People
October 1, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a policy statement on September 22 regarding vaccine certificates… Read More
Federal Pay Equity Act Comes Into Effect Next Month
July 23, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The federal government passed the Pay Equity Act in 2018. However, it has not yet come… Read More