The Common Law does not recognize a Tort of Discrimination; instead, governments have passed statutes to address various forms of discrimination in employment. In Ontario, which statutes address gender (or sex) discrimination in employment? Select one: a. The Pay Equity Act b. The Human Rights Code c. The Employment Standards Act d. All of the above e A and B only

b. The Human Rights Code

Explanation

The Code was enacted in the year 1962 in Canada, to eradicate discrimination against individuals on protected ground.  Human Rights Code, R.S.O 1990. H.19, part I outlines freedom from discrimination. In Section 5(1) of the code, every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination on the basis of the following:

• Ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or sexual orientation.

Reference

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19#:~:text=5%20(1)%20Every%20person%20has,status%2C%20family%20status%20or%20disability.