Two Practice Areas. One Commitment.
Legal Services
Focused legal guidance and representation to help you understand your rights and move forward with confidence.
Workplace Reprisal
OHSA Section 50. OLRB
The Occupational Health and Safety Act protects workers from certain forms of employer retaliation for exercising rights under the Act. We assist non unionized employees who believe they have experienced a reprisal for raising workplace health and safety concerns or exercising another protected right.
An OHSA reprisal may arise when an employer dismisses, disciplines, threatens or otherwise penalizes a worker because they exercised rights protected by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Depending on the circumstances, examples can include dismissal, suspension, discipline, threats, intimidation or changes to working conditions because of protected health and safety activity.
The OLRB is an independent tribunal that considers applications alleging reprisals under section 50 of the OHSA. Where a violation is established, it may order appropriate remedies.
We assist workers who believe they have experienced retaliation for exercising rights protected under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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Our services include:
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✓ Legal consultations and case assessments
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✓ Review of relevant documents and evidence
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✓ Preparation and filing of applications
✓ Representation before the OLRB
Human Rights
Ontario Human Rights Code. HRTO
Ontario’s Human Rights Code protects individuals from discrimination and harassment based on protected grounds in areas including employment, housing and services. We assist individuals who believe their rights under the Code have been violated.
Ontario’s Human Rights Code protects against discrimination and harassment connected to grounds such as race, disability, religion, sex and age in specified social areas. It also includes protections against reprisal for claiming or enforcing Code rights.
Examples may include discriminatory hiring decisions, harassment connected to a protected ground, failure to accommodate Code-related needs or adverse treatment for asserting human rights.
The HRTO hears and decides applications alleging discrimination or harassment under Ontario’s Human Rights Code. It can order remedies where a Code violation is established.
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✓ Legal consultations and case assessments
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✓ Review of relevant documents and evidence
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✓ Preparation and filing of applications with the HRTO
✓ Representation before the HRTO
Not every instance of unfair treatment amounts to an OHSA reprisal or a Human Rights Code violation. Legal representation is subject to case assessment, conflict checks and a signed retainer.
A Clear and Supportive Approach
Our Process
Let's walk you through the steps.
Consultation
We discuss your situation, listen to your concerns and review relevant documents.
Assessment
We assess the legal issues and explain the options that may be available to you.
Preparation
Where appropriate, we prepare and file the necessary tribunal documents.
Representation
If retained, we provide representation in proceedings within our permitted scope.