640 Toronto – Conflicting Religious Beliefs and Human Rights

What happens if somebody’s gender identity conflicts with someone else’s religious believes? What qualifies as a human right?

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will rule on a contentious case involving transgender rights and questions of sex versus gender.

Jessica Yaniv claims that she was discriminated against on the basis of her gender identity, alleging more than a dozen estheticians denied her waxing services because she is transgender.

Jon Pinkus is a Toronto Employment Lawyer and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined Global News Radio 900 CHML host Scott Radley to discuss human rights and gender identity in the workplace.