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• Full and part-time University of Waterloo undergraduate students who are members of the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) have access to the Student Legal Protection Program.

• Full and part-time University of Waterloo graduate students can access the Legal Protection Program.

Canadian Human Rights Act

The Canadian Human Rights Act ensures that all people in Canada are treated fairly and equally. It prohibits discrimination and unfair treatment based on race, gender, disability and other protected grounds in areas of employment and public service. This act applies to all people within Canada’s borders, regardless of citizenship status.

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The Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)

The OHRCensures that individuals and organizations in Ontario are treated fairly and equally. It promotes a just and inclusive society and prohibits harassment and discrimination based on race, gender, disability and other protected grounds in social areas such as employment and housing. The OHRC generally applies to situations within the province, but exceptions exist.

OHRC's frequently asked questions have more on these exceptions.

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The ESA covers most employees and employers in Ontario. However, the ESA doesn’t apply to some employees and the organizations they work for (e.g., the federal civil service).

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Ontario ESA policies for employers with 25+ employees

• Disconnecting from work: There are no rules regarding what the policy must include. However, you should expect the employer to follow their established internal policy. 

• Electronic monitoring

  • The policy must include whether the employer electronically monitors its workers, and if so, how and under what circumstances, and the purposes of collecting the information. 

  • This requirement doesn’t establish a right for employees not to be electronically monitored by their employer or create new privacy laws for employees. 

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• Members of these groups are entitled to be considered for employment, hired, retained, treated and promoted free of barriers, including systemic and deliberate practices and policies, which discriminate against them.

• Every employer’s workforce (in all occupational categories and at all employment levels) will reflect the representation of members of these groups.

• Every employer will ensure its policies and practices with respect to recruitment, hiring, retention, treatment and promotion are free of barriers, both systemic and deliberate, that are discriminatory.

• Every employer will implement positive and supportive measures regarding recruitment, hiring, retention, treatment and promotion for members of these groups.

• Government of Canada – Pay Equity Act

• Ontario Pay Equity Office – The Q&A guide to Ontario’s Pay Equity Act

• Canadian Human Rights Commission – What is pay equity?

Employees don’t have a general right to work remotely (from home). Your employer may have a remote work policy, or you may reach an agreement on a remote work plan with your employer. Sometimes, remote work may be arranged due to an employee’s workplace accommodation request. 

Generally, if you’ve requested to work remotely, you’re expected to provide your own equipment. If your employer is requiring you to work remotely, they’re expected to provide appropriate equipment to allow you to complete your job responsibilities. 

Remote work resources: 

• httpsCCHS: //www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/telework.html#section-1-hdr

• https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-ableism-and-discrimination-based-disability/8-duty-accommodate

• https://aoda.ca/remote-work-to-accommodate-workers-with-a-disability/

• https://uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/supports-and-resources/tips-for-working-remotely-as-a-co-op-student

• https://uwaterloo.ca/accessability-services/ Telework/Working from home

• Ontario Human Rights Commission: Duty to accommodate

• Remote work to accommodate workers with disability

• Tips for working remotely as a co-op student

• AccessAbility Services

If you’re a new or current Waterloo student, or you’re an alumnus and it’s been eight months or less after your last term, you have access to the Immigration Consulting services and resources through the Student Success Office (SSO). Immigration consultants can provide information about various immigration topics, including working in Canada.

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If you’re interested in working in Ontario permanently, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has more information.

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