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Employment Law June 20th, 2019

Workplace Relationships: Allegations Against Liberal MP Tan

By Lluc Cerda

GTA Liberal MP Geng Tan has been accused of having an extra-marital affair with a woman he had hired to work as…

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Bikini Bistro
Employment Law June 10th, 2019

Is Teenie Bikini Bistro practicing discriminatory hiring?: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

The co-owner of the Teenie Bikini Bistro says there is no bias in her hiring process. An employment lawyer shared her legal…

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Dog, Office
Employment Law June 9th, 2019

Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint

By Jon Pinkus

A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, who brings his pet dog to work.

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Employment Law June 7th, 2019

Teenie Bikini Bistro’s Dress Code Discriminatory?

By Lior Samfiru

The dress code at Teenie Bikini Bistro has some wondering if the restaurant's approach is discriminatory. Find out what the law says.

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

900 CHML – Vegan Firefighter Complains to Human Rights Tribunal

By Jon Pinkus

A vegan firefighter has filed a human rights complaint after his employer failed to provide appropriate vegan food options during a wildfire…

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

980 CKNW – Vegan firefighter files human rights complaint

By Lior Samfiru

Vegan firefighter Adam Knauff alleges that his human rights were violated when his employer failed to provide appropriate food during a wildfire…

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Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

570 News – Does Employer’s Failure to Provide Vegan Food Violate Human Rights?

By Jon Pinkus

Are ethical vegans considered a creed under Canadian Human Rights or is it a lifestyle choice? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus weighs in.

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Employment Law May 22nd, 2019

Ontario firefighter argues access to vegan food is a human right

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario firefighter Adam Knauff alleges his human rights were violated when he was not provided sufficient vegan food while fighting a fire.

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 22nd, 2019

580 CFRA – Access to vegan food a human right? Ontario firefighter says yes

By Alex C. Lucifero

Should an An Ontario firefighter's access to vegan food while on the job be considered a human right? Alex Lucifero with legal…

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