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Questions about - Human rights at work

When I apply for a job, what can an employer ask me?
How old do I need to be to work?
Can an employer ask me if I have a police record?
Can an employer make me take a drug or alcohol test?
Can my employer tell me what to wear at work?
What if I'm not hired because an employer discriminates against me?
What does it mean to experience discrimination?
I've been fired. Does my employer have to give me a reason?
What if I'm being harassed at work for reasons that go against my human rights?
I have a disability. What are my rights at work if I have needs related to my disability?
I'm an independent contractor and I have a disability. Do I have rights at work?
What are my rights at work if there are things I need to do to follow my religion?
I have to take care of my child. Does my employer have to accommodate me?
I'm pregnant. What are my rights as a worker?
I'm going to be a parent. What are my rights as a worker?
I identify as transgender or non-binary. What are my rights at work?
Can I breastfeed in public?
Can my union refuse to accommodate me in another position because someone has more seniority than me?
How do I make a claim to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?

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