The Ontario Human Rights Code is a provincial law that recognizes the dignity and worth of every person. The Code gives every person the right to equal treatment and equal opportunities in five areas (known as social areas):
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Employment
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Housing
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Contracts
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Goods, Services and Facilities
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Membership in trade and vocational associations (such as unions).
The Code protects the people of Ontario from being discriminated against or harassed on any of the following grounds:
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Race
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Ancestry
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Citizenship
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Disability
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Family Status
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Age
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Sex
(including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and gender identity)
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Record of offences ( Note: This ground applies only to claims about employment.)
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Colour
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Place of Origin
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Ethnic Origin
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Creed
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Marital Status
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Sexual Orientation
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Receipt of public assistance (Note: This ground applies only to claims about housing.)
If you have a grievance that falls in the above categories the Law Office of Jason E. Bogle can assist you.
