Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
JNR Legal Services Professional Corporation has a thriving human rights law practice, representing individuals and companies in proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, not only in employment-related claims, but also in a broad range of issues beyond the workplace, such as access to education, housing and health services.
The mandate of the Ontario Human Rights Code is to promote equality and fairness. You have the right to equal treatment and opportunities without facing discrimination or harassment. If you feel that you have experienced discrimination based on one of the prohibited grounds, you have one year from the last date of the last discriminatory event or conduct to file a complaint. Undue delay in filing your complaint may result in your claim not being heard by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO).
The Code prohibits discrimination on the following grounds:
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Citizenship
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Race
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Place of origin
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Disability
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Age
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Creed
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Ethnic origin
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Colour
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Ancestry
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Family status
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Marital status
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Sexual orientation
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Receipt of public assistance
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Record of offence
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Gender expression
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Sex / pregnancy
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Gender identity
The Code prohibits discrimination in the following areas:
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Services, goods and facilities
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Housing / accommodation
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Contracts
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Employment
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Vocational Associations
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