Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with workplace discrimination, payroll and safety blitzes in Ontario.
ethnic origin
Is “accent” protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code?
The applicant, originally from India, initially filed an application at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleging reprisal in employment. The applicant alleged he had been offered a job and that during the training period, the trainer had made a number of remarks in regard to the applicant's accent when speaking English.
Lack of evidence works against employer at the HRTO
In the matter of Puniani v. Rakesh Majithia CA Professional Corporation, after being terminated from her employment, the applicant filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleging discrimination based on sex. The respondents denied any such claims and alleging the reason for the applicant’s termination was related to job performance.
