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By Vey Willetts LLP | 4 Minutes Read November 17, 2015

Protecting human rights in the workplace: Lessons for employers

humanrightsintheworkplaceThe Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and the Courts have broken new ground in recent months, both in terms of the reach of anti-discrimination laws and the consequences for those who are found in breach. While the vast majority of employers provide respectful and inclusive workplaces, there are exceptions to this rule and sometimes, despite all best efforts, issues still arise.

The following three cases provide a useful reminder of how human rights law may impact your workplace:

O.P.T. v. Presteve Foods Ltd. (2015 HRTO 675)

Due to the prolonged period over which the material events in this case occurred, and the inherent power imbalance between the parties, it is one of the more disturbing to pass through the Human Rights Tribunal. Two sisters, M.P.T and O.P.T., came from Mexico to work at a fish processing plant. Shortly after commencing work, they were subject to unwanted sexual advances from the company’s … Continue reading “Protecting human rights in the workplace: Lessons for employers”

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights, Payroll / anti-harassment and discrimination policy, employment law, human rights claims, Human rights complaint, human rights in the workplace, Investigate claims, Pro Bono Law Ontario, respectful and inclusive workplaces

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