Human Rights

 

You may have a claim if your employer has violated your human rights for any of the following reasons:

 

The prohibited grounds of discrimination apply to the areas of:

• Race

• Ancestry

• Place of origin

• Colour

• Ethnic origin

• Citizenship

• Creed (religion)

• Sex, including gender identity and pregnancy

• Sexual orientation

• Marital status

• Family status

• Age

• Record of Offences

• Disability (mental, physical and perceived)​

 

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Employment and Human Rights

 

Section 5 of the Code states:

 

Employment

 

(1) Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Harassment in Employment

 

(2) Every person who is an employee has a right to freedom from harassment in the workplace by the employer or agent of the employer or by another employee because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability

 

The Human Rights Code holds authority of individuals in both public and private sectors.  If  you are a part of the following:

• Employment

• Services, goods and facilities

• Accommodating (housing)

• Contracts

• Membership in vocational associations, including trade unions