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  1. 12. Corporate liability

    From: Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression

    Organizations have a legal duty and ultimate responsibility to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment because of gender identity and expression. They must take steps to prevent and respond to violations of the Code or they may be held “liable” and face monetary penalties or other orders from a tribunal or court.

    It is unacceptable to choose to remain unaware, ignore or fail to address potential or actual human rights violations, whether or not a complaint is made.[101]

  2. 12. Emploi

    From: Parce qu’on importe!

    Rémunéré ou non, l’emploi est un élément central de la dignité humaine, de l’auto-détermination et de la réalisation de son plein potentiel. En Ontario, le Code protège les gens contre la discrimination en emploi fondée sur le handicap. L’emploi inclut tout travail rémunéré ou bénévole, les stages étudiants, les placements en emplois particuliers, ainsi que les emplois temporaires, contractuels, saisonniers ou occasionnels. Bon nombre d’usagers/survivants ou de personnes aux prises avec des dépendances ont formulé le désir de travailler ou de faire du bénévolat, mais n’y parviennent pas sans mesures d’adaptation.

  3. 12. Employment

    From: Minds that matter: Report on the consultation on human rights, mental health and addictions

    Work, paid or unpaid, is a fundamental part of realizing dignity, self-determination and a person’s full potential in society. In Ontario, people are protected from discrimination based on disability in employment. Employment includes paid employment, volunteer work, student internships, special job placements, and temporary, contract, seasonal or casual employment. Many consumer/survivors or people with addictions expressed their desire to work or volunteer, but could not without the accommodation they needed.

  4. 12. Preventing and responding to discrimination

    From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on creed

    The ultimate responsibility for maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment rests with employers, housing providers, service providers and other responsible parties covered by the Code. It is not acceptable to choose to ignore discrimination or harassment based on creed, whether or not a human rights claim has been made.

  5. 12. Resolving human rights issues in the workplace

    From: Human Rights at Work 2008 - Third Edition

    This section addresses the many practical issues that arise when an employer is called on to resolve human rights issues using existing human rights policies and complaint resolution procedures. For more information about proactively establishing a human rights strategy to prevent and address discrimination, refer to Section IV-1a) – “Strategy to prevent and address human rights issues.”

  6. 12. Règlement des problèmes en matière de droits de la personne au travail

    From: Les droits de la personne au travail 2008 - Troisième édition

    Cette section traite des multiples questions pratiques qui se posent à l’employeur pour régler une situation mettant en jeu les droits de la personne en s’appuyant sur les politiques de protection des droits de la personne et les procédures de règlement de plaintes en vigueur. Pour plus d’information sur l’établissement d’une stratégie proactive des droits de la personne destinée à prévenir et à régler les problèmes de discrimination, consulter la section IV-1a) – « Stratégie pour prévenir et régler les problèmes en matière de droits de la personne ».

  7. 13. Duty to accommodate

    From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions

    Under the Code, employers and unions, housing providers and service providers have a duty to accommodate the needs of people with psychosocial disabilities to make sure they have equal opportunities, equal access and can enjoy equal benefits. Employment, housing, services and facilities must be designed inclusively or adapted to accommodate people with psychosocial disabilities in a way that promotes integration and full participation.

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