Workplace Discrimination & Human Rights
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They dressed it up as restructuring, but the real reason was your age, your health, or your pregnancy. That's discrimination. Mirza Law gets back what you're owed, with damages on top.
"They can let you go for almost any reason, as long as they pay severance. The one exception is a discriminatory one. If your age or your health was the real reason, they owe you more than severance."
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Tell us what happened and what you suspect was really behind it, your age, your health, a pregnancy, a complaint. We work out your rights and what they owe you, at no cost.
The claim
We put your employer on notice, severance plus human rights damages, backed by the law. Most matters settle without a hearing.
Resolution
You get your compensation and your record set straight, so you can move forward on your terms.
Amir Mirza
Managing Attorney
Licensed: 2017Workplace discrimination and human rights in Ontario
When is being let go actually discrimination?
The general rule is that an employer can let you go for almost any reason if they pay proper severance. The exception is a discriminatory one. If you were really let go because of your age, your health, a pregnancy, or another protected ground, paying severance doesn't make it legal, and you're owed damages on top.
How would you even know?
You rarely get it in writing, and you don't have to. Patterns tell the story: hints about retirement, being replaced by someone younger and cheaper, sudden “performance” issues after years of good reviews, or a termination that lands right after you disclosed a pregnancy or a health condition. The timing and the pattern often say more than the paperwork.
Human rights damages are on top of your severance
They're separate. Your severance compensates you for losing the job; human rights damages compensate you for the discrimination itself. You can get both. And if you're an older worker who'll take longer to find work, your severance itself may be enhanced too.
Some of the clearest protected situations
These are common red flags the Human Rights Code protects against:
What to do
Document the pattern: dates, names, and anything in writing. Sudden performance issues after a protected disclosure are a classic setup, so respond in writing to anything you disagree with, and get advice early. The review is free, and we work on contingency.
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I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
I highly recommend Amir Mirza if your long-term disability insurance claim was denied and you are considering taking legal action. Amir provided me with several options and explained how the process works very thoroughly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns and always responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his caring approach during a stressful time in my life and never felt pressured to pursue litigation when speaking with him.
Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
I highly recommend Amir Mirza if your long-term disability insurance claim was denied and you are considering taking legal action. Amir provided me with several options and explained how the process works very thoroughly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns and always responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his caring approach during a stressful time in my life and never felt pressured to pursue litigation when speaking with him.
Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
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