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The Human Rights Code prohibits employers from unlawfully discriminating against their workforce.

It emphasizes the right of the individual to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment due to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. This right to equality spans all facets of workplace environment and employment relationship matters relating to employment or prospective employment, advertising job openings, the physical job application itself, recruitment and training, employment transfers, policies, procedures and practices, promotions, apprenticeship terms, dismissal and layoffs. Additionally, rate of payment, hours worked, statutory holidays, benefits, shift work, discipline and performance evaluations are also included in the Code. Involving MacDonald & Associates in all aspects of your business will assist in maintaining the happiest and most efficient workplace possible.

Natalie MacDonald has served our company for years, and has been a real pleasure to work with, particularly throughout some of our company’s most trying times. Her strategic advice balances her understanding of business realities, with a combined sensitivity for the needs of employees. We deeply appreciate that, as well as her excellent advice over the years, which has proven to save our company significant money as a result. I was recently assisted by Natalie’s guidance and expertise during a massive reorganization of our company. As a result of her first-rate knowledge and expertise, as well as her organizational skills, we were able to ensure that all employees were treated fairly and reasonably throughout the entire process. When you are in Natalie’s hands, you know that you are in the best hands possible to ensure a positive resolution. I have no hesitation recommending Natalie to any organization or individual in need of employment law expertise, as when you go to Natalie you are going to the best!

Doug Cooper
Retired President and CEO
Accerta

Find out more about our Human Rights:

Accommodation of Disability

According to Canadian human rights legislation, all citizens have the right to be free from discrimination because of disability or perceived disability in the social areas of services, goods, facilities,…

Accommodation of Family Status

Family status is defined as “the status of being in a parent and child relationship.” However, this definition continues to take on new meaning as the nature of families evolves…

Discrimination and Harassment

Human rights legislation across Canada provides equal opportunity to all citizens and prohibits discrimination in any form based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,…

Defending Human Rights Complaints

Human rights legislation imposes several duties on employers. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees on the grounds set out in the Code, which include family status, race and disability….