All tagged human rights code
It’s Halloween! The pumpkins are carved, and the candy is ready. Tonight, children across North America will put on their costumes and go door-to-door trick or treating. It’s a night that kids look forward to as they plan their costumes and get their bags ready to be filled with an assortment of candy and treats. But Halloween isn’t just for kids. There are plenty of people who enjoy Halloween as an adult, even without the trick or treating. In fact, some have grown to enjoy Halloween even more as they get older with parties and get-togethers with friends. There are even some (me included) who love the idea of organizing a group costume.
This blog explores the similarities between "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from the movie Encanto) and menopause in the workplace, shedding light on the importance of open dialogue and understanding with a view to engaging in appropriate accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Great Pumpkin respects sincerity, and so should employers. Check out this blog for a discussion and lessons on accommodating an employee’s creed in the workplace.
The Olympic games are on the cusp of big changes when it comes to inclusivity and equality in sports. The world is looking at what the athletes are wearing, with dress codes and uniforms sparking increased discussion. The Olympic idea of “what not to wear” offers important reminders for employers. This blog offers a useful employer’s guide to dress codes.
Recognizing and using an individual’s personal pronoun in the workplace is not only a protected human right, but it is an important step in creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment. This blog uses lessons from an “ideal” Valentine’s Day to demonstrate the proper way to approach personal/gender pronouns.
If passed, Bill 164 would result in amending the Code to include the following as prohibited grounds of discrimination: social condition, police records, genetic characteristics and immigration status. What does this mean for employers?
There are changes brewing in human rights law, particularly in Ontario. A recent decision on age discrimination and benefit coverage may require significant amendments to employer benefit plans and resulting costs to employers...
