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The Bikini Bistro and discrimination in the restaurant industry

An article recently came across my news feed that gave me pause. A new restaurant will be opening in Kamloops, BC, with a ‘unique’ dress code. As the name suggests, the Teenie Bikini Bistro will serve typical pub-style fare served by – wait for it –

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Interview with the Chief Commissioner of the OHRC on gender specific dress code

With the Ontario Human Rights Commission's recent position on gender-specific dress codes, and with the increase of attention in the news regarding bars and restaurants requiring women to wear high heels, low-cut tops and short skirts, I thought it would be beneficial for our readers to get Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane's take on the issue of gender specific and sexualized dress codes in the workplace, and what employers should be doing to ensure that their dress codes are in compliance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with a new Ontario Act that addresses sexual harassment; an employer's implementation of a dress code; and an FAQ in relation to general pay increases for employees who are on maternity leave.

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