There are options when your human rights have been violated

Individuals who feel that their human rights have been violated have options available to them, other than turning to the court to seek a remedy, says Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin.

“When people in Ontario talk about human rights, they are usually referring to the rights that are protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC),” says Rastin, senior counsel with Rastin Gluckstein, who calls it “a unique piece of legislation that can take precedence over other pieces of legislation. To read more, click here.