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Employers and Beyond: Human Rights and Accommodation Obligations May Extend to Site Owners, Contractors and Other Third Parties

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In MacKay v. Civeo Corporation and another, 2024 BCHRT 271, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) reaffirmed the principle that human rights protections in employment contexts extend beyond the...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: July 2023

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Our July update includes cases on the dismissal of a devout Christian dismissed for gross misconduct for social media criticism of pro-LGBTQ+ teaching at schools, allowances that tribunals should make to litigants in person...more

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Recent and Proposed Changes to Illinois Human Rights Act: Disability, Work Authorization Discrimination, and What May Be on the...

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Work Authorization Status - On August 2, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-0233, which adds work authorization status to the list of protected classifications in Illinois. Effective immediately,...more

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Minnesota Court Clarifies Key Difference Between Federal and State Discrimination Laws

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Employers in Minnesota should be aware of a key difference between federal and Minnesota employment law. In McBee v. Team Industries, Inc., the Minnesota Supreme Court held that...more

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Littler Global Guide - Canada - Q2 2018

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British Columbia Extends Family Leave Policies - New Legislation Enacted - On May 17, 2018, British Columbia amended legislation to give employees in the province pregnancy, parental, and compassionate care leaves. ...more

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New York City Employers Face Tougher Disability Accommodation Standards

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In Romanello v. Intesa Sanpaolo, S.p.A., the New York Court of Appeals adopted the broad reading of an employer’s duty to accommodate a disabled employee under the New York City Human Rights Law (City HRL), as initially set...more

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