Ontario Human Rights Tribunal | MacLeod Law Firm

Refusing a Disabled Customer Access to Washroom Costs Restaurant $10,000

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:29:20 +0000

The Facts A 23 year old woman was born with a physical disability. As a result, she uses forearm crutches to mobilize which helps her with stability. One day she planned to meet some friends at a restaurant. When she arrived, she asked a server to use the washroom which was located downstairs. Unbeknownst to her, earlier a heavily intoxicated customer of the restaurant had fallen down the…

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Human Rights Update: Employer ordered to pay about 6 months pay and $20,000 in general damages to a short-service employee for age discrimination

Doug MacLeod — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:55:18 +0000

A recent case is a cautionary tale for all employers who are thinking about not attending a hearing at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. In this case, the employer did not attend the hearing or submit any documents or witness statements for the hearing. The Facts In February 2017, Toronto Singles, Inc. hired Susan Felton (the “Applicant”) who was almost 60 years old as a sales consultant…

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Are Repeated Compliments Sexual Harassment?

Nicole Simes — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:31:28 +0000

Despite increased media attention to the issue, sexual harassment and sexual assault continue to occur in the workplace. In a recent decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario addressed the problem of unwanted compliments and touching in a real estate brokerage. The Case In v. Seller’s Choice Stockdale Realty Ltd., the applicant was a self-employed commission salesperson who worked under the…

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