Quiz

If a case is not resolved by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the person can choose to take it to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

A person can take a complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission even if they no longer work for the employer.

When a complaint is made to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the parties must try to mediate the complaint before other steps can be taken.

A Report assessing a complaint must be sent to the Commissioner within 5 days of being completed.

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal can order someone to pay up to $20,000 for any pain and suffering the person making the complaint experienced as a result of the discrimination.

Human rights complaints need to be made within 2 years of when the incident happened.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission informs the other party about the complaint.

The Canadian Human Rights Commissioner can decide to send a complaint to conciliation.

There are always three members of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal when they hear a case.

When a case goes to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, each party prepares what is called a Statement of Facts.

The Canadian Human Rights Commissioner tries to make a decision within 4 months, but complex cases can take longer.