Human Rights Violations
Our firm, as part of our commitment to the Human Rights Code, has created a package of services to evaluate, draft, & submit a claim to the Ontario Human Rights Commission on your behalf. The information is general information only & should not be construed as comprehensive, complete, or as a substitute for legal advice. Please contact a legal professional for a consultation to be fully aware of your legal rights & obligations.
PLS as part of our commitment to the Human Rights Code, has created a package of services to evaluate, draft, & submit a claim to the Ontario Human Rights Commission on your behalf
How Human Rights laws are enforced.
Generally, discrimination & harassment are dealt with through the complaint mechanisms of the Human Rights Commission, or in the case of unionized employees, through the injustice arbitration process. Human rights laws prohibit discrimination & harassment based on “prohibited grounds.” There are 15 prohibited grounds:
- Race
- Ancestry
- Ethnic origin
- Citizenship
- Religion or creed
- Gender
- Age
- Handicap or Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Marital status
- Family status; & in some cases
- Criminal record and
- Receipt of public assistance
Five main situations or social areas in which discrimination & harassment are prohibited are
- Employment
- Accommodation
- The provision of services, goods, & facilities
- Contracts
- Membership in a trade union or vocational association.