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Human Rights code of Ontario

By Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation | 3 Minutes Read October 8, 2021

Vaccine mandates and proof of vaccination: What employers need to know

key employeesThe Ontario Human Rights Commission ("OHRC") recently released a policy statement regarding vaccine mandates and proof of vaccine certificates (the “Policy”). The  Policy provides helpful guidance for employers.

Article by Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Privacy / COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, creed, duty to accommodate, employment law, Human Rights code of Ontario, medical exemption, Ontario human rights commission, proof of vaccination, protected grounds, vaccine mandates

By Sultan Lawyers | 3 Minutes Read August 27, 2021

Mental health and workplace accommodation

Employees' mental health continues to be a critical issue faced by employers with at least 500,000 Canadians absent from work every week as a result of a mental illness.

Article by Sultan Lawyers / Health and Safety / discrimination, duty to accommodate mental health disabilities, employment law, Human Rights code of Ontario, mental health, Occupational Health & Safety Act, workplace accommodation

By Vey Willetts LLP | 4 Minutes Read January 17, 2020

Food for thought: do employers need to accommodate ethical veganism in the workplace?

While the Ontario Human Rights Code has been interpreted in a liberal manner, there are situations where employees will experience workplace discrimination that falls beyond its scope. One area where it remains unclear to what extent the Code will apply, however, is with respect to vegan employees.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights / accommodation and human rights issues, creed, employment law, ethical veganism, Human Rights code of Ontario, philosophical beliefs, protected human rights grounds, religious beliefs

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