Lecker & AssociatesNorth York, ON · October 16, 2026Fired While Pregnant in Toronto? Pregnancy Discrimination and Severance Rights
Being pregnant does not make an employee immune from termination. It does, however, make the reason for the decision legally important. Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, pregnancy is protected as part of the ground of sex. An employer cannot terminate, discipline, reduce opportunities or otherwise disadvantage an employee because she is pregnant, may require pregnancy-related...
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