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For workplace accidents occurring on or after September 1, 2018, non-exempt employers have an obligation under section 88.1 of the Alberta Workers' Compensation Act to accommodate and reinstate most workers injured ...

Thankfully, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (HRT) has held that speculation is not sufficient to make out a case of discrimination...

Courts and Human Rights Tribunals have long debated the extent of an employer's legal obligations when it comes to accommodating employees in their family status responsibilities.

In a recent decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the "HRTO" or the "Tribunal"), Buckel v. St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, the Vice-Chair awarded the Applicant $15,000.00 after she was terminated for time theft – even though the Vice-Chair was satisfied that she did indeed commit time theft.

A common issue in human rights claims is the timing of an employer's action or decision relative to an employee's medical leave or illness.

In Amies v Lethbridge Family Services, 2025 AHRC 19, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta (the "Tribunal") upheld the Director's decision to dismiss a complaint for discrimination...

It can start with a knock on the door one morning. It is a local Indian agent, or the parish priest, or, perhaps, a mounted police officer.

In October 2022, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) released its interim decision in Weilgosh v. London District Catholic School Board.

The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (the "Tribunal")[1] held that an employer's decision to terminate an employee was in connection with the employee's efforts to address discrimination in the workplace.

The Federal Court of Appeal recently overturned a decision of the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board (the "Board") concerning the National Attendance Management Policy...

All of the provinces and territories in Canada (except New Brunswick), prescribe human rights protections based on "family status" (or "civil status" in Quebec, which has been interpreted by the Supreme Court of Canada to include familial relationships).

In Matheus v McCann, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario heard an application alleging discrimination in employment on the bases of race, ancestry, place...

On January 16, 2019, Alberta Court of Appeal Justice Ritu Khullar issued a decision in Fort McKay Métis Community Association v Alberta Energy Regulator

"The Code does not protect people who refuse to wear a mask as a matter of personal preference, because they believe wearing a mask is "pointless"...

Two regulations amending the AODA’s Customer Service Standard and Integrated Standard have recently come into force.

There is potential that Canada's modern anti-slavery legislation, Bill S-211 (An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs...

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently weighed in on whether damages are available for breach of a Charter right where no bad faith or accompanying tort is proven.