March 28, 2024

Human rights tribunal to hear ‘Albino Rhino’ beer complaint

The BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear a complaint by a Vancouver woman with albinism over Earls' Albino Rhino beer and Albino wings. Ikponwosa Ero says the names are demeaning and humiliating, especially when customers say they would like to order "an Albino." Ero must prove she experienced an adverse impact because of the branding, and that her … [Read more...]

Tribunal to hear Smart Meter complaint

The BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear a complaint from an anti-smart meter group. The tribunal has ruled the group "Citizens for Safe Technology Society" can bring forward its complaint against BC Hydro. It alleges the utility discriminated against people diagnosed with electromagnetic hypersensitivity told to avoid to exposure to wireless … [Read more...]

Human Rights Tribunal upholds shipyard worker’s complaint

A former worker's complaint of racial discrimination against the operators of the Victoria shipyards has been partially upheld by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. Austin Francis filed the complaint against Seaspan Marine which is now considering an appeal. In 2009, the black man was working in Esquimalt when he found a white rag with two eye holes … [Read more...]

Tribunal could bypass Court congestion for strata owners

The Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC is hopeful a planned tribunal to resolve strata and small civil claims outside the court system, will be successful. Tony Gioventu says his association has been part of the development and consultation process around the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act, "The tribunal process is … [Read more...]

Tree planting company headed to Human Rights Tribunal over abuse claim

A former tree planter has won a preliminary human rights decision against a company accused of badly mistreating its workers.A Human Rights Tribunal member has ruled allegations of discrimination against Khaira Enterprises are  "so egregious" that an appeal by Mugama Fataki will be allowed.    It means even … [Read more...]