Talos v. Grand Erie District School Board Recognized as Top Outcome by the Ontario Human Rights Commission

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21 June 2019
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The Ontario Human Rights Commission recently recognized Talos v. Grand  Erie District School Board as a top outcome in its 2018-2019 Foundation of Freedom Annual Report.  In this decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) held that the Ontario Human Rights Code provision allowing employers to provide different benefits to employees based on their age violates section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

More details about the case, including a copy of the decision, can be found here.

 

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