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Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint

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A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, alleging that he has made city hall “inaccessible” to her by bringing his pet dog to work.

Jon Pinkus is an employment lawyer and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He joined host Jill Bennett on Global News Radio 980 CKNW to discuss this story.

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