Dismissed Employee Receives $600k for Discrimination
What Happened in the Mema v. City of Nanaimo (No. 2) Case? In a recent BC Human Rights Tribunal matter, Mema v. City of Nanaimo (No. 2), 2023 BCHRT 91, …
Don’t Settle for the Minimum When Signing a Release
Many employees are hesitant to sign employment releases, often with good reason. Employers may offer very little, knowing that most employees are happy to take what they can get and …
Terminating a disabled employee can be a costly decision
A recent decision from the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal serves as a reminder that employers should tread carefully when dealing with employees suffering from disabilities.