No-Pet Clauses and Human Rights – Part Two ( Medical Information)
February 14th, 2022 by Emily Zarychta, HRC Advocate
This blog post is a follow-up to our July 13, 2020 post: No-Pet Clauses and Human Rights. Our Clinic continues to receive many questions about this issue, and there have been some developments in the law since […]
Free Lunch and Learn on Human Rights
On February 8, join us for a free Lunch and Learn on Human Rights!
• What: Free, online webinar on the basics of human rights.
• When: February 8, 2022, from noon to 1:30pm.
• Where: Zoom. You will be emailed a link to join the webinar […]
Is Workplace Bullying a Violation of Human Rights?
January 27, 2022 by Samrah Mian, CLAS Articling Student
Bullying and harassment at work hurts. People who face workplace bullying or harassment may feel humiliated, angry, and even traumatized by the experience. They’re more likely to be dissatisfied with their job, suffer from low motivation, feel […]
A reflection on Truth and Reconciliation by an Indigenous legal advocate
Image: from https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
September 29th, 2021, by Debra Febril, HRC Advocate
The Truth:
On October 14, 2020, I went out with my spouse and 4-year-old son to grab a few things for our new apartment in the big city. We had just moved from a remote northern […]
BC Vaccine Card
September 13th, 2021
As of today, September 13, 2021, people in BC age 12 and over will have to provide proof of vaccination to attend some social and recreational settings and events, including:
- Indoor ticketed sporting events
- Indoor concerts, theatre, dance, and symphony events
- Restaurants and […]
Workplace Vaccination Policies
September 13th, 2021
Some Canadian workplaces have decided to make vaccination a requirement for return to in-person work. The reasons for doing so are compelling; vaccines help prevent serious illness from COVID-19 and, as recognized by the BC Human Rights Commissioner, help protect those who […]
Stress, Anxiety and the Duty to Accommodate
March 23, 2021 by Judith Grimsrud, HRC Advocate
Many Canadians are experiencing increasing levels of stress, depression, and anxiety due to the ongoing pandemic. Worries about unemployment, job security, finances, and exposure to the coronavirus, balancing family and work responsibilities, and the ill-effects of social isolation […]
Masks and Human Rights: Information for Customers and Service Providers
March 3, 2021
On November 24, 2020, BC’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General ordered that all individuals must wear a face mask in all indoor public spaces, including in retail stores and in workplaces (in shared common areas of office buildings).
The order includes […]
Watch our new video to learn more about how BC’s Human Rights Code protects us from discrimination in our tenancies
Renters have a right to be treated fairly, without discrimination, by their landlords.
To watch our new Human Rights and Tenancy video, please check our website page here: https://dev.bchrc.net/legal-information/audio-video/#videodirect