by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 29, 2024 | Articles, Human Rights
In Canada, it is law that an employer cannot discriminate against an employee on the basis of family status. Family status refers to family caregiving responsibilities. Family status is a prohibited ground of discrimination under both the Canada Human Rights Act as...
by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 29, 2024 | Articles, Human Rights
Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as provincial and federal human rights legislation, a person cannot be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Under the Law, substance addictions (e.g., alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and other...
by JPAK | Jul 17, 2023 | Articles, Human Rights
Overview of the Legislation British Columbia recently passed the Pay Transparency Act (the Act). This legislation aims to identify and eliminate pay differences among groups of workers and close the gender pay gap. – Obligations of Employers Under the Act...
