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Human Rights Law Digest 2025

Human Rights Law Digest 2025

December 30, 2025

In 2025, adjudicators across Canada issued key rulings addressing workplace discrimination, harassment, accommodation, and employment equity. This digest highlights notable decisions on creed-based vaccination objections, sexual harassment, parental and sick leave, and more.

Sexual Harassment in Academia: Insights from Recent Canadian University Cases

Sexual Harassment in Academia: Insights from Recent Canadian University Cases

October 27, 2025

This long form article explores three recent cases confirming that sexual misconduct and harassment are not tolerated at Canadian Universities.

New Article by Rebecca Hines Explores Municipal Human Rights Obligations in Proclamation Decisions

New Article by Rebecca Hines Explores Municipal Human Rights Obligations in Proclamation Decisions

June 27, 2025

We are pleased to share that Rebecca Hines, Senior Associate at Hunter Legal LLP, has authored an article for the April 2025 issue of the Digest of Municipal & Planning Law titled “Pride and Prejudice: How a Proclamation Request Became a Human Rights Dispute.”

HRTO Launches Mandatory Mediation and New Rules for Scheduling Requests

HRTO Launches Mandatory Mediation and New Rules for Scheduling Requests

June 13, 2025

The HRTO announced that it will adopt a phased approach to the implementation of its new Rules of Procedure. The first phase, which became effective on June 1, 2025, includes mandatory mediation and new rules regarding rescheduling, adjournment, and extension requests.

HRTO Proposes Rule Changes to Increase Efficiency

HRTO Proposes Rule Changes to Increase Efficiency

December 29, 2024

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has proposed a number of revisions to its rules of procedure which are intended to address delays and reduce its growing backlog of cases. 

Top Human Rights Law Cases of 2024

Top Human Rights Law Cases of 2024

December 29, 2024

In this article, we explore five notable cases from 2024 and the key lessons they offer for employers navigating human rights and accommodation issues in the workplace.  

Employer Ordered to Pay $175,000 For Failure to Protect Employee

Employer Ordered to Pay $175,000 For Failure to Protect Employee

November 7, 2024

An employer failed to protect an employee from assault and sexual harassment in the workplace, and then terminated her employment when she could not return to work due to related mental health disability.

The Importance of Nexus

The Importance of Nexus

October 7, 2024

Application alleging sexual harassment and discrimination dismissed for failure to establish nexus between workplace and misconduct.

Investigation Delay and Discipline

Investigation Delay and Discipline

October 7, 2024

An employer’s delay in imposing discipline for alleged sexual harassment does not necessarily render the discipline null and void.

Work from Home Accommodation Denied

Work from Home Accommodation Denied

September 5, 2024

A pregnant employee who experienced severe pregnancy related sickness was denied a work from home accommodation. Arbitrator Joy Noonan concludes that there was no discrimination.

“Harassment” in Labour Relations Management

“Harassment” in Labour Relations Management

August 29, 2023

A certain amount of offence, annoyance and discomfort can be expected anywhere that human beings interact. The workplace is no different. Not…

Requiring Permanent Residency Status in Hiring is Discriminatory 

Requiring Permanent Residency Status in Hiring is Discriminatory 

July 31, 2023

The Ontario Court of Appeal has found that requiring a potential employee have “permanent residence” status is discrimination based on citizenship, in…

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