What is the test for successful employment discrimination claims?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from Abi-Mansour v. the Deputy Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, 2013 PSST 6 (CanLII):
28 It is not necessary that the discriminatory considerations be the sole reason for the actions in issue for a complainant to succeed. It is sufficient that the discrimination be a factor for the employer's actions or decisions. See Silva v. Canada Post Corporation, 2011 CHRT 8 at para. 35.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is there any case law where a plaintiff has been successful in an age discrimination action brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the likelihood of success in a civil rights case brought by an employee who alleges that his employer discriminated against him on the basis of his performance on an ability test? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is there any case law supporting a claim of discrimination in promotion in the context of employment law? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a federal and state gender discrimination claim pursuant to the third and fourth claims of the complaint fail to allege a hostile work environment? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is it unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of sex discrimination? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What are the elements of an employment discrimination claim? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of proving that an employer's reason was a pretext for discrimination in an employment action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of proving a previous employer discriminated against applicants who reapply for employment? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of persuasion for a plaintiff to successfully sue an employer for discrimination? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have courts considered subtle discrimination in the context of discrimination in education and employment law? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
