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Human Rights code of Ontario

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

The 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.

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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.

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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.

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