Lecker & AssociatesNorth York, ON · October 23, 2026Laid Off After 55 in Toronto? How to Recognize Age Discrimination
A layoff or restructuring is not discriminatory simply because an affected employee is older. The legal issue is whether age played any part in the decision. Ontario’s Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination in employment because of age. There is no special legal threshold at age 55; the title reflects a common late-career search concern, not...
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