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By Devry Smith Frank LLP | 2 Minutes Read November 29, 2019

Novel issues raised by transgender human rights complaints

A recent human rights complaint against several salons in Vancouver, British Columbia sheds new light on the relationship between human rights law and persons who identify as transgender.

Article by Devry Smith Frank LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights / BC human rights tribunal, Discrimination based on gender, employment law, human rights complaints, transgender discrimination, transgender human rights

By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 2 Minutes Read December 7, 2016

Workplace investigations that are required or recommended

Until the last few years formal workplace investigations were relatively uncommon. Recent changes to the law however have totally changed the legal landscape relating to workplace investigations. To reduce legal exposure and save costs, I believe most employers should ensure that at least one employee receives workplace investigation training. This blog discusses four scenarios where workplace investigations are required or recommended.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Union Relations / discrimination, employee misconduct, employment law, external investigator, human rights complaints, internal investigator, investigation training, investigations, occupational health and safety act, OHSA, workplace accidents, workplace harassment, workplace investigation training, workplace investigations, workplace sexual harassment

By Alison J. Bird | 3 Minutes Read November 18, 2015

Nova Scotia – Application of restorative process to discrimination complaint

Since 2012, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has adopted a restorative approach as the first option in addressing human rights complaints. If a complaint is referred to a Board of Inquiry, parties have the option to either proceed to a traditional hearing, or agree to a Restorative Board of Inquiry process.

Article by Alison J. Bird / Employee Relations, Human Rights, Payroll / Board of Inquiry, discrimination, discriminatory comments, duty to accommodate, employment law, general damages award, human rights complaints, human rights education training, human rights policies, restorative approach, Restorative Board of Inquiry process, Return to work

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