Canada has legislation which protects against discrimination on the basis of race, colour, place of origin, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or family status, and union membership. Legislation is also in place to protect employees from bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team act for public and private companies, individuals, and not-for-profit organizations, across all industries, addressing their obligations and rights in the following areas:
31 August 2023
Family Law, Firm News, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury
In the dynamic and complex world of law, having a strong and capable legal team by your side can make all the difference. At Watson Goepel LLP, we take immense pride in announcing that several of our outstanding lawyers have been recognized as The Best Lawyers in Canada™ in the upcoming 2024 edition. This esteemed…
8 March 2023
International Women's Day, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury
This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. “Othering” refers to “viewing and treating a person or group of people as different from yourself and most people. Othering can lead to discrimination…
International Women's Day, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills, Trusts & Estates
This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. In certain cultures, women are gifted substantially less under a will compared to their brothers. In Prakash and Singh v Singh et al, 2006…
International Women's Day, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury
This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. Women continue to be statistically at a far greater risk of sexual violence in Canada. The Canadian Women’s Foundation summarizes statistics of gender-based…
