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Dec, 2018
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Nov, 2018
Human Rights Tribunal decision provides important remedies for resort workers
By Jonathan Blair
In March of this year, a lawyer with the Human Rights Clinic, Dan Soiseth, represented a group of nine former employees (the Complainants) at a BC Human Rights Tribunal hearing against their former employer, Spruce Hill Resort and Spa Ltd. (the Resort) and […]
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Oct, 2018
Accommodating mental health – breaking down the stigma
By Abisola Omotayo
A recent decision[1] of the BC Human Rights Tribunal emphasizes the need for service providers to accommodate individuals with mental health issues. The case involved the alleged denial of service by a BC restaurant to a person with mental illnesses. The customer […]
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Oct, 2018
Equality in Hiring – When are interview questions discriminatory?
By Jonathan Blair
Applying for a job can be an exciting and stress-inducing time. The stakes are high for job applicants – their literal livelihood may depend on the outcome. We all want to make a good impression and be evaluated on the skills and experience […]
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Jul, 2018
Tenants and medical marijuana: Rights and responsibilities
By Laura Track
This article was originally published in the Summer 2018 issue of Landlord BC’s magazine called The Key.
With marijuana legalization on the near horizon, landlords need to be aware of their obligations under BC’s Human Rights Code. There are situations where human rights laws […]
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Jul, 2018
Childcare: A Human Rights Issue
By Laura Track
Many BC parents will be familiar with the difficulties of accessing quality, affordable childcare in this province. Wait lists are long, costs are high, and there are simply not enough spaces for all the kids who need them.
The lack of meaningful childcare options […]
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May, 2018
Creating Inclusive Workplaces through Accommodation
By Laura Track
This article was originally published in Visions magazine, BC’s Mental Health and Addictions Journal.
Under Canadian human rights law, employers have an obligation to adjust workplace rules, policies and practices that have a negative impact on employees or job applicants with disabilities. In other words, employers […]
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May, 2018
Accommodating right means accommodating rights!
By Laura Track
This article was originally published in the Spring 2018 issue of Landlord BC’s magazine called The Key.
As landlords, you’re in the business of providing accommodations. You provide homes for all sorts of people every day – that’s your job, and you know it […]