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By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 3 Minutes Read October 14, 2021

Human rights exemptions to mandatory COVID vaccine policies

A mandatory COVID vaccine policy must exempt those who qualify for an exemption for medical reasons or because of creed under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Health and Safety, Human Rights / COVID vaccination policy, creed, disability accommodation, doctor's note, employment law, human rights exemptions, mandatory vaccination policy, medical exemption, Ontario Human Rights Code, proof of vaccination

By Devry Smith Frank LLP | 2 Minutes Read October 28, 2019

Can my employer dismiss me due to my unseen disability?

Employers should investigate further before immediately dismissing employees for violating workplace drug and alcohol policies. An employee’s diagnosis of substance dependence would be considered a disability, which is a protected ground under the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) for federally regulated employers.

Article by Devry Smith Frank LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights / alcohol use disorder, disability accommodation, disability–based discrimination, discrimination based on disability, discrimination on the basis of disability, employment of persons with disabilities

By Devry Smith Frank LLP | 2 Minutes Read September 30, 2019

Can behaviours associated with a sex addiction merit employee dismissal?

A recent Nova Scotia labour arbitration decision suggests that employers may not have to accommodate employees who have medically diagnosed sex addiction where behaviours associated with such an addiction clearly justify discipline or termination.

Article by Devry Smith Frank LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights / disability accommodation, duty to accommodate, employment law, sex addiction, wrongful dismissal claim, wrongful termination

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