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By Kevin Sambrano, Sambrano Legal Services | 3 Minutes Read July 27, 2016

Can an employee “sign away” their human rights?: Brown v. Prime Communications Canada Inc.

The question of "can an employee “sign away” their human rights?" became relevant in a recent case. After signing a release with her employer, the Applicant filed an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of sex contrary to the Human Rights Code.

Article by Kevin Sambrano, Sambrano Legal Services / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights / Better Beef Ltd. v. Maclean, Brown v. Prime Communications, coercion of will, discrimination based on sex, discrimination in employment, duress, employment relationship, employment standards, employment standards act, full and final employment releases, HR issues, Human Rights code of Ontario, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Kevin Sambrano, maternity leave, notice period, pregnancy, termination, the Code, Tribunal’s Rules of Procedure

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read February 4, 2016

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with WSIB experience rating changes; changing the term of an employment contract and duress; and, private health services plans.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll, Union Relations / Canada Revenue Agency, duress, employment contract, employment law, HRinfodesk, HRinfodesk newsletter, Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance system, private health services plans, WSIB experience rating

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