Human Rights Services

We represent individuals facing discrimination in housing, employment, or services under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our paralegals can guide you through every step of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) process — from filing a complaint to full representation at hearings.

Common Discrimination Issues

We help clients challenge unfair treatment and systemic discrimination:

Employment Discrimination
Support for cases involving bias based on race, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or family status. Includes wrongful termination, failure to accommodate disabilities, or unequal pay.
Harassment in the Workplace
File claims related to sexual harassment, bullying, or creation of a poisoned work environment. Includes harassment from employers, coworkers, or clients.
Housing Discrimination
Legal support if denied housing or evicted based on prohibited grounds such as disability, marital status, race, source of income, or family structure.
Service Discrimination
Claims against schools, hospitals, stores, or public services that deny access, mistreat, or discriminate based on human rights-protected characteristics.

Tribunal Support

We handle every step of the HRTO application and hearing process:

Drafting Applications to the HRTO
Help you prepare strong, detailed Form 1 applications outlining your experience and rights violations.
Responding to Complaints
Represent respondents (e.g. landlords, employers, service providers) in preparing Responses (Form 2) and handling communication with the tribunal.
Negotiating Settlements
Support during mediation to pursue fair settlements before formal hearings.
Full Representation at Hearings
Prepare evidence and arguments, examine witnesses, and advocate for you during tribunal hearings.