Workplace Discrimination

• Nearly half of women in Canada report workplace harassment: StatCan

  The numbers are an increase from a previous report on workplace harassment in 2018, with 47 per cent of women and 31 per cent of men reporting experiencing such an incident.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2024
  
• Parental rights score ‘important win’ in B.C. court: Human rights commissioner

  Kasari Govender says the decision "is an important step forward" in protecting those whose parental duties change during employment, conflicting with workplace responsibilities.

  Economy

  Apr 24, 2023
  
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• What’s the gender-based analysis tool and how can it change Canada’s government?

  Gender-based analysis is not new, but it has been receiving more attention since the Liberal government brought it into its budget-making process.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2019
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• N.B. Human Rights Commission issues guidelines on pregnancy discrimination

  The commission released the guidelines on Tuesday, which marks International Human Rights Day.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2019
• Allstate loses bid to sue whistleblower who alleged policy discrimination

  An insurance company was trying to stifle criticism when it sued a former employee who alleged the corporation was discriminating against visible minority drivers, an Ontario court has found.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2019
• Canada has a discrimination problem when it comes to hiring — here’s why

  According to the study, discrimination levels were highest in France and Sweden. Canada and the U.K. tied for third.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 25, 2019
• Female executive told ‘ladies’ should cut the cake sues firm for gender discrimination

  A lawyer for the former executive said that since the lawsuit was made public, others have also come forward.

  World

  May 1, 2019
• Robo recruiters: Algorithms are trying to tell if you’re right for the job

  A growing number of employers are turning to artificial intelligence to help screen job candidates.

  Money

  Sep 22, 2018
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• Female engineering technologists in Alberta report disrespect, discrimination in the workplace: survey

  The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta completed a survey of women working in engineering technology. Approximately 200 women responded out of the roughly 2,000 female members of the organization.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2018
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• Daddy bonus? UBC study finds dads make more than their childless peers

  Men with kids tend to take home a bigger paycheque, according to new research from UBC.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2018