Understanding Human Rights in Ontario
In Ontario, the Human Rights Code protects individuals from discrimination and harassment in key areas of life, including:
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Employment
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Housing
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Services, goods, and facilities
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Contracts
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Membership in unions, trade, or professional associations
Discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, family status, or other protected grounds is prohibited under the Code.
Our Focus
Human Rights Representation: At Situ Legal Services, we help individuals who believe their human rights have been violated, as well as employers, landlords, and service providers responding to human rights claims. We represent clients before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO).
Common Human Rights Matters We Handle
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Workplace discrimination or harassment
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Failure to accommodate disability or medical needs
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Housing discrimination by landlords or property managers
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Denial of services based on a protected ground
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Retaliation for filing or supporting a human rights complaint
How We Help
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Case review – assessing the merits of your human rights issue
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Application preparation – drafting and filing applications with the HRTO
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Evidence gathering – organizing documents, witness statements, and expert reports
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Representation – advocating for clients at mediations, hearings, and settlements
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Negotiation – working toward fair resolutions, including remedies and compensation
Why Choose Situ Legal Services?
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Knowledgeable in Ontario Human Rights Code and HRTO procedures
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Affordable legal services for applicants and respondents
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Services available in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
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Dedicated to protecting rights and achieving fair outcomes
Take Action Now
If you believe your human rights have been violated, or if you need to respond to a human rights complaint, professional representation can make a real difference.
📞 Contact Situ Legal Services today to schedule a consultation.