Sentences with phrase «alberta human»

The Alberta Human Rights Act establishes the Alberta Human Rights Commission to carry out functions under the act.

The Alberta Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on physical and mental disabilities.This information sheet is provides Albertans with information on the legal rights of people with mental or physical disabilities.

All of the materials on this page were funded by the Alberta Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund (HREMF).

Walsh was terminated on February 21, 1995 — the same day Walsh learned that the Alberta Human Rights Commission dismissed her 1991 complaint.

Consequently, Walsh made a complaint to the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

She waited 19 years to be compensated over gender discrimination by her employer in an Alberta Human Rights Tribunal decision rendered on September 2, 2010.

On December 16, 2005, the Alberta Human Rights Panel (now the tribunal) found that Walsh was indeed discriminated against based on her gender, contrary to the equal pay and terms of conditions of employment provisions of sections six and seven of the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act (now referred to as the Alberta Human Rights Act).

The Court decided that the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal erred in finding that the employee established a prima facie case of discrimination when the evidence could not reasonably support the conclusion that the employee suffered from a disability or a perceived disability requiring accommodation... [more]

He made a claim under the Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act that the employer terminated his employment because of his addiction to cocaine.

The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal held that «S» was terminated for breaching the Fitness for Duty Policy, not because of his addiction.

It would be interesting to hear the position of the Alberta Human Rights Commission on this proposed amendment, and to know what the Justice and Status of Women Ministers think about it.

He provided as an example an instance when he was the editor and a story was published on residential schools that resulted in a complaint being made before the Alberta Human Rights Commission under an anti-hate clause.

His union filed a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, claiming the worker was fired on account of his addiction disability.

Relying on s. 35 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, Dr. Al - Ghamdi then asks for judicial review of the Chief Commissioner's decision in the Court of Queen's Bench.

Dr. Al - Ghamdi, an orthopedic surgeon, complains to the Alberta Human Rights Commission that Peace Country Health Region discriminated against him on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, and age.

Pursuant to s. 22 (1) of the Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000 C.A. - 25.5, the Director dismisses Dr. Al - Ghamdi's complaint.

Keywords: Alberta Human Rights Commission; Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000 C.A. - 25.5; Discrimination; Standard of Review

After reviewing Dr. Al - Ghamdi's complaint, reviewing Peace Country Health Region's written response, and interviewing 11 witnesses, an investigator appointed to make recommendations to the Director of the Alberta Human Rights Commission concludes there is no reasonable basis to proceed to a Tribunal hearing.

Mr. Caron's complaint is based on section 7 (1) of the Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000, c A - 25.5 («AHRA»), which does not allow an employer to refuse to employ or continue to employ (section 7 (1)(a)-RRB- or discriminate against any person in regards to employment (section 7 (1)(b)-RRB- based on numerous protected grounds.

Advising on rights and obligations arising under the Employment Standards Code and the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Canadian Human Rights Act

Both argued that their addiction to narcotics amounted to a disability under the Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000, c A - 25.5 («AHRA»).

This post will discuss that decision, as well as a recent decision of the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal, Chieriro v Michetti, 2013 AHRC 3, which also raises issues about the protection of language - related rights.

Mr. Caron was a seasonal worker for Edmonton's Department of Transportation and Streets and in a complaint to the Alberta Human Rights Commission, he alleged that his co-workers subjected him to discriminatory treatment and that his employer, the City of Edmonton, terminated his employment for discriminatory reasons.

After the former Chief Commissioner of the Alberta Human Rights Commission upheld the Director's dismissal of Mr. Caron's complaint as too trivial to justify a public tribunal hearing, Mr. Caron filed a judicial review application seeking to quash the Commissioner's decision.

Although the Alberta Human Rights Commission does not have a similar policy in place, based on the jurisprudence relating to language and human rights discrimination in Alberta, they seem to follow a similar method.

Then he tried to file a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission for discrimination by his employer, and was informed that the Individual's Rights Protection Act (IRPA) did not protect against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

SLS also dedicated $ 1000 to further investigation of the Alberta Human Rights and Civil Liberties Association into matters raised in Smoky Lake with respect to community health.

The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the decision of the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal which held that Mr. Stewart was terminated for breaching the Policy, not because of his addiction.

The Buterman decisions demonstrate some of the access to justice challenges faced by the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the parties when the settlement agreement is at issue.

Counsel for Stewart initiated a human rights proceeding on the basis that his addiction constituted a disability, and that his termination was discriminatory under the Alberta Human Rights Act.

Some concerns about the new legislation are discussed by Jennifer Koshan in her blog post «Age discrimination and Ameliorative Program Protections to be Broadened under Alberta Human Rights Act».

In the May 29, 2008 version of his S.C.C. L@wletter Eugene Meehan reports that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed the application of the Director of the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission for leave to appeal in the case of Kellogg Brown & Root (Canada) Company (at the time of writing the SCC's decision on leave to appeal is not yet available on its website).

Cases Considered: Director of the Alberta Human Rights and Citzenship Commission, et al. v. Kellogg Brown & Root (Canada) Company, 2007 ABCA 426

Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000, c A - 25.5, online at http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/rsa-2000-c-a-25.5/latest/rsa-2000-c-a-25.5.html

Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission, in cooperation with other Canadian human rights commissions and TakingItGlobal, launched a new interactive youth website celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

There is a long line of case law in which these settlement agreements have been upheld by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal or the courts.

In a recent decision, Stewart v. Elk Valley Coal Corp, the Supreme Court of Canada («SCC») held that the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal («Tribunal») reasonably concluded that a worker who tested positive for drugs following a workplace accident was terminated because he breached the employer's drug policy and not for discriminatory reasons.

By: Sarah Burton PDF Version: What Happens when a Self - Rep Steps on a Procedural Landmine during Judicial Review Case Commented On: Raczynska v Alberta Human Rights Commission, 2015 ABQB 494 The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench recently rejected an application... Continue reading →

In Alberta, Janice Ashcroft, senior legal counsel with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, was appointed a justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta in Calgary.

The Alberta Human Rights Commission is an administrative body responsible for administering the Alberta Human Rights Act (AHRA).

Brandt mistakenly believed that Alberta Human Rights legislation permitted it to enforce mandatory retirement for employees at 65.

I have represented clients before the Provincial Court of Alberta, Court of Queen's Bench and Court of Appeal, as well as before the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

The Fund supports the human rights and diversity work of community organizations and educational initiative undertaken by the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

In Alberta, this is the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC).

Alberta Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund The Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund (the Fund) supports the Alberta Government's efforts to foster equality, promote fairness, and encourage the creation of inclusive workplaces and communities.

Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission Northern Regional Office 800 Standard Life Centre 10405 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7 Confidential Inquiry Line: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Workplace health and safety falls under the jurisdiction of Alberta Human Resources and Employment.

The Alberta Human Rights Commission recently upheld an employer's decision to terminate a disabled employee due to poor job performance.

A person who thinks his or her human rights have been violated can file a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission.

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Alberta Human Rights Act Applies to Condominium Corporations Case Commented On: Condominium Corporation No 052 0580 v Alberta (Human Rights Commission), 2016 ABQB 183 (CanLII) A few years ago I wrote a post arguing that... Continue reading →