BCHRT v. Schrenk, 2017 SCC 62
In this decision, the SCC expanded the scope of the
"workplace" in relation to human rights.
This case involved M, a Muslim Iranian descent who worked for Omega
and Associates Engineering Ltd., and S, a site supervisor who
worked for Clemas Contracting Ltd., the prime contractor on a road
improvement project. While on site, S frequently taunted M based on
his religion and place of origin as well as his sexual orientation.
M complained to Clemas and S was eventually removed from the
worksite and terminated. M then filed a complaint with the BC Human
Rights Tribunal against S and Clemas (the "Respondents")
alleging discrimination. The Respondents argued that the Tribunal
did not have jurisdiction to hear the matter as there was no
employment relationship between M and the Respondents. The Tribunal
proceeded on the basis that any discrimination suffered
"regarding employment" could attract the protection of
the BC Human Rights Code. The
