ageism

Racialized, foreign-trained lawyer discriminated against during interview

November 1, 2019 Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Recruiting and Hiring, 0

It is no surprise that racism and ageism still exist in the legal profession. An Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decision released earlier this year is a perfect example and warns employers to be careful during the hiring process.

ageism, discrimination based on age, discrimination based on race, employment law

Federal Court of Appeal dismisses Air Canada pilots’ appeal regarding mandatory retirement at age 60

September 3, 2019 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, 0

In a decision dated August 9, 2019, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal made by Air Canada pilots regarding their age discrimination claim.

accommodation, age discrimination, ageism, Air Canada, Air Canada pilots, bona fide occupational requirement, canadian charter of rights and freedoms, Canadian Human Rights Act, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, discrimination based on age, employment law, mandatory retirement age, mandatory retirement practice, normal age of retirement, Pilot's Association, Vilven and Kelly