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suggestive of a stereotyped assumption that an older person would necessarily want a higher salary

By Alison J. Bird | 2 Minutes Read September 13, 2013

Employer liable under human rights for consultant’s discriminatory action

While many employers in Canada understand that they have obligations under human rights legislation, they likely do not appreciate that they can also be liable if a consultant contracted to provide services on their behalf engages in discriminatory action. This is what occurred in Ontario in the recent case of Reiss v CCH Canadian Limited, 2013 HRTO 764.

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