Human Rights Services

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.