School Boards Bound by Charter

The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recently decided in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”) applies to Ontario public school boards. Specifically, the application of the s. 8 right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure in the workplace. The […]

Evidence Required to Prove Religious Discrimination

A string of recent decisions released by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) confirmed the evidence required to support claims for discrimination under the Alberta Human Rights Act (“the Act”). More stringent, clearer standards will allow employers to navigate requests for accommodation with less fear of grievances or claims arising under the Act. Although […]

TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE