Latest Case Law: Canada: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario finds dismissal following lengthy unauthorized absence from work not discriminatory

In Joseph v. Tecumseh Community Development Corporation, 2019 HRTO 635, the Tribunal dismissed an application made by an employee whose employment was terminated for unauthorized absenteeism and insubordination. Although the applicant was specifically asked to provide medical documentation substantiating her absence or return to work, she failed to comply with this directive. The applicant asserted the termination of her employment amounted to discrimination on the basis of family status. However, the Tribunal ultimately found the applicant failed to provide any medical evidence that would substantiate this claim » Read More

Other Observations: Canada: Ontario Appoints Special Advisors to Review Workplace Safety & Insurance Board On 23 May 2019, the Ontario Government announced its appointment of two special advisors, Linda Regner Dykeman and Sean Speer, to review the operations of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board ("WSIB"). Members of the public have until 26 July 2019 to make submissions to the review team » Read More

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