Human Rights & Discrimination Lawyer
Serving Scarborough, Toronto, Markham & the GTA
Allegations of human rights violations and discrimination are serious. Likewise, the consequences of a finding of a human rights violation and discrimination are serious.
Federal and provincial legislation prohibits termination or differential treatment on various prohibited grounds which include:
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Race
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Ancestry
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Place of origin
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Colour
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Ethnic origin
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Citizenship
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Creed
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Sex
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Sexual orientation
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Age
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Record of offence
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Marital status
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Family status and disability
Jagtoo & Jagtoo, Professional Corporation, has the experience to assist you in deciding whether to make or defend a claim before a Human Rights tribunal or before the courts in a civil action. Workplace human rights violations may arise with respect to hiring, firing, harassment, bullying, promotions, demotions and accommodation of illnesses and/or disabilities.
It is important to obtain legal advice from employment lawyers so that you may obtain a sound and strategic assessment based upon the challenges you face before a claim is brought or a defence is made.