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New Decision Puts Responsibility on Employers to Remedy Poisoned Work Environments
- July 24, 2017
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s recent decision in George v 1735475 Ontario Limited (2017 HRTO 761) is an important precedent in combatting discrimination that permeates a work environment. This type of discrimination is known as a ‘poisoned environment’. In this case, a construction company was found liable for a racially poisoned environment. » Read the rest
David Baker on the Agenda discussing Ageism in the Workplace
- May 24, 2017
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Watch Bakerlaw’s David Baker discuss Ageism in the Workplace on the Agenda.
Check out the video here (link).
Farewell Thoughts from Bakerlaw’s Intern from Denmark
- December 22, 2016
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This fall, bakerlaw hosted Hiba Chanchiri, an intern from Denmark. She shared with us some reflections of her experience:
This autumn, I had the opportunity to intern with bakerlaw and explore Canadian law through the many cases I got to work on. » Read the rest
Restaurant Tipping-Emily Shepard Weighs In
- April 18, 2016
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Bakerlaw’s Emily Shepard was recently cited in an article that covers restaurant tipping and changes being made to how owners in the Toronto restaurant industry are compensating their employees. Emily comments on the importance of Bill 12: Protecting Employees’ Tips Act and the legal protection the Act will offer. » Read the rest
The Relationship between Employers and Insurers in Disability Accommodations
- December 7, 2015
- Kimberly Srivastava
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Recently, bakerlaw has come across the issue of the relationship between employers and insurers in regards to disability claims and accommodation. It is well established that an employer bears the duty to accommodate the disability-related needs of an employee. In these cases, the issues between the insurer and employer can be kept separate and distinct. » Read the rest
Proposal for the Changing Workplace Review Initiative
- October 21, 2015
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David Baker and previous bakerlaw associate Meryl Gary (Lancaster House), Wade Poziomka (Ross & McBride LLP), and Karen Segal (Lancaster House) have together drafted a proposal regarding the Changing Workplaces Review. This Review was tasked with “engaging openly with Ontarians to consider actions that will support labour and employment law reforms” and with “building a fair and inclusive society”. » Read the rest
Age Discrimination in Employment in the Post Mandatory Retirement Era
- October 14, 2015
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On October 16, 2015, David Baker will be speaking at the Toronto Reference Library on age discrimination in employment in the post-mandatory retirement era.
The event is free and will be from 1 – 2 pm in the Beeton Auditorium at the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street). » Read the rest
“Reinstatement in relation to a disability which is highly stigmatized”
- September 16, 2015
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A recent ruling from the Manitoba Human Rights Commission has set an “important precedent – reinstatement in relation to a disability which is highly stigmatized,” according to David Baker.
The Commission ruled that the worker in question, who was fired three years ago for her alcohol addiction, was discriminated against because her alcohol addiction did qualify as a disability, and this “alcohol-related disability” was a factor in the employer’s adverse treatment of her, including her termination. » Read the rest
Discrimination in the professions
- July 23, 2015
- Phil Emery
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Bakerlaw has seen a series of cases recently that relate to discrimination in the professions. These cases have reminded us that regulatory bodies and employers often overlook the potential for discrimination both against professionals and by professionals.
To become a professional, an individual must meet certain standards that are set by regulatory bodies. » Read the rest
Public servants with visual impairments say government failing them
- July 23, 2015
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David Baker recently spoke with Julie Ireton of CBC to voice the concerns of public servants with visual impairments who allege that the federal government is lagging behind when it comes to accessibility in employment. Please see CBC’s July 2, 2015 article to learn more about the federal government’s failure to ensure all of its employees have the tools necessary to do their jobs (link to article). » Read the rest