Tag archives: procedure

As the complaints pile up, the Tribunal presses pause: New BC emergency directive puts pause on applications to dismiss

By Jennifer Lang-Hodge on November 19, 2021 Posted in Canada

Due to unprecedented delays at the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal resulting from a barrage of COVID-19-related complaints, the Tribunal has introduced a new directive placing an emergency pause on new applications to dismiss. This emergency directive is a significant measure as an application to dismiss is an important part of the human rights process … Continue reading

CHRT paves the way for more efficient, adaptable Rules of Procedure in federal human rights sphere

By Stéphane Erickson and Denyse Boulet on July 20, 2020 Posted in Canada

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) has published a number of proposed changes (Proposed Changes) to the current Rules of Procedure (Rules). According to the Tribunal, the Proposed Changes will be published shortly in the Canada Gazette, Part I. However, some delays in publishing the Proposed Changes may occur due to COVID-19-related reasons. What is … Continue reading

Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne : Vers des Règles de pratique plus efficaces et plus souples

By Denyse Boulet and Stéphane Erickson on July 20, 2020 Posted in Canada

Le Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne (« Tribunal ») a publié les changements qu’il se propose d’apporter (« changements proposés ») à ses Règles de pratique actuelles (« règles »). Selon le Tribunal, les changements proposés seront bientôt publiés dans la Partie I de la Gazette du Canada. Toutefois, en raison de la COVID‑19, des retards sont à prévoir. … Continue reading

Is it possible for employers to change the terms of employment contracts in France?

By Judicaël Fouquet on April 1, 2016 Posted in Contracts, Europe, France

Under French law, the ability of an employer to alter the terms and conditions of employment of its employees is very restricted. It is generally necessary for the employer to obtain the consent of the employee if it wishes to implement a change in his/her terms and conditions of employment. The principle and procedure applicable … Continue reading