Find out if human rights laws apply to you
Question & Answer
What laws apply to me as a worker?The laws about human rights say that employers must not discriminate against you or allow other workers to discriminate against you.
Discrimination happens when someone refuses to hire you, treats you unfairly, or fires you for a reason that goes against your human rights.
Examples include being discriminated against because of:
- race or ethnic background
- religion
- age
- sex
- sexual orientation
- being pregnant or having children
Ontario's Human Rights Code applies to workers who are covered by the .
The Canadian Human Rights Act applies to workers who are covered by the Canada Labour Code.
