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Gender Equality – Is Society Giving Equal Rights To Women As Well?
Gender equality is a fundamental human right that is essential for building a just and equitable society. Reads on to learn more.

Melissa Calvert
May 3, 202311 min read


Knowing Your Rights As An LGBTQ+ Employee
What legal protection is available to LGBTQ+ employees in Canada against workplace harassment and workplace discrimination. More details.

Guest Post
Jan 6, 20234 min read


Handling a Harassing Neighbour
Use words to call names, bully, belittle, terrify, intimidate, dominate another person is referred to as verbal abuse, a form of harassment.

Guest Post
Dec 8, 20224 min read


Are You Able To Sue For Verbal Abuse In California and Ontario?
Verbal abuse is more common than you'd think in the workplace. In fact, around 42% of employees in the US have reported they've been the...

Guest Post
Nov 21, 20224 min read


Legal Analysis and Protection Against Religious Discrimination at Work
Religious discrimination happens in case of denied employment, promotion, accommodation at the workplace, harassment, or being fired at work
lylesesq
Oct 12, 20225 min read


Disability Discrimination Ultimate Guide
This is the ultimate guide to disability discrimination and a complete guide regarding suing for disability discrimination.
Tony Wong
May 8, 202234 min read


A Legal Analysis on the Medical Documentation in Disability Cases and the Duty to Accommodate
This post talks about cases, relevant statutes (OHSA, ESA) regarding medical documentation in disability cases and the duty to accommodate.
Tony Wong
Feb 25, 202216 min read


Legal Protections Available Against Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is the most serious form of workplace harassment that deserves the most severe penalty. Continue reading
Tony Wong
Feb 15, 202215 min read


Family Status Discrimination - A Legal Analysis
In this post, we'll talk about Ontario cases, Federal cases and Human Rights Tribunal decisions regarding family status discrimination.
Tony Wong
Feb 9, 202217 min read


Age Discrimination vs. Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR)
In this post, we'll talk about Ontario cases and Human Rights Tribunal decisions regarding age discrimination.
Tony Wong
Jan 27, 20228 min read


Legal Analysis of Mandatory Vaccine Policy and Antigen Testing Amid Covid-19
In this post, we'll talk about recent cases and arbitration decisions regarding mandatory vaccine policy and antigen test.
Tony Wong
Nov 17, 202110 min read


What’s the Tax Treatment of Severance Pay Settlement or Damages in a Dismissal Case?
Have you ever wondered what the Tax Treatment of your Severance Pay you received in a settlement or in Court? Continue reading to find out.
Tony Wong
Oct 20, 202117 min read


COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test - An Alternative to Getting Vaccinated
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test - An Alternate to Getting Vaccinated? We tell you all you need to know regarding COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing
Tony Wong
Oct 13, 20214 min read


Successful Constructive Dismissal Cases In Recent Years
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer fails to meet the fundamental responsibilities results in fundamental contract breach.
Tony Wong
Aug 19, 20215 min read


Can Employer Force Employee to Sign a New Employment Contract to Avoid Constructive Dismissal Claim?
Can Employer Force Employee to Sign a New Employment Contract? Am I forced to sign new employment contract in fear of getting fired?
Tony Wong
Aug 18, 20217 min read


Damages for Termination of Employee in Reprisal Against s. 50 of the OHSA
Some have under-estimated the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regarded it as "all bark and no bite". But they are HUGELY mistaken.
Tony Wong
Aug 5, 20219 min read


The Persistent Myth of the "2-Year" Rule in Disability Cases
There is a persistent myth that after two years of incapacity or absence due to disability or illness, an employer is entitled to...
Tony Wong
Jul 20, 20214 min read


Interplay between Long Term Disability, Wrongful Dismissal, Disability Discrimination
We'll examine the relationship between disability and Long Term Disability (LTD) claims, wrongful dismissal claims, Human Rights Violations.
Tony Wong
Jul 16, 202113 min read


Am I Barred From Claiming Constructive Dismissal or Wrongful Dismissal if I Quit Due to Stress?
Section 31 of the WSIA allows a party to apply to WSIAT to determine whether the right of action has been state barred. Am I barred?
Tony Wong
Jul 6, 202110 min read


Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts After Waksdale v Swegon North America Inc.
Most Termination clauses are invalid -- Waksdale states that a mistake invalidates the entire termination provision as it violates ESA
Tony Wong
Jun 28, 202118 min read
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