980 CKNW – Vegan firefighter files human rights complaint
Vegan firefighter Adam Knauff has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. He alleges that his employer violated his rights by failing to provide appropriate vegan food options while he fought a wildfire near Williams Lake, B.C. in 2018.
Knauff was suspended without pay for three days after he reacted negatively to the lack of vegan options.
Is veganism a lifestyle choice that should be protected by the human rights code? Should employers be forced to accommodate vegan employees?
A Vancouver Employment Lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP examined the issue with Global News Radio 980 CKNW host Jon McComb.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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