Tag: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

Application and hearing process Learn about the steps in the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) application and hearing process, including what to do before you file an application, how to file an application, and what happens afterwards. Navigate through the application and hearing process using the tabs. 1. Before filing an application 2. Filing… Continue Reading Application and hearing process

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Disputes about discrimination and harassment under the Human Rights Code The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) resolves claims of discrimination and harassment under the Human Rights Code. Access the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) if you need legal advice or assistance with a matter covered by the Human… Continue Reading Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, and Harry Gousopoulos, Executive Director of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the 2022-2023 Tribunals Ontario Annual Report : “Today, Tribunals Ontario released its 2022-2023 Annual Report – a snapshot of our ongoing modernization, along with various key operational highlights across our constituent tribunals. We remain focused… Continue Reading TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Statement on the 2022-2023 Tribunals Ontario Annual Report

Effective May 12, 2023, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has updated its primary intake form, Form 1: Individual Application and created a new Form 1G: Application on Behalf of Another Person(s) under Section 34(5) of the Human Rights Code. The revised Form 1: Is shorter in length Uses plain language Minimizes redundancy by… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Revised Form 1 and New Form 1G

The HRTO is revising its procedure for reviewing and processing files with a focus on a targeted group of applications. Rather than completing an initial jurisdictional review before serving a Form 1 Application on respondent(s), the HRTO will serve the Form 1 Application directly to the respondent(s) and any subsequent Form 2 Response (including any… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Modified Process for Applications

Tribunals Ontario has implemented new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all 13 of our tribunals as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring that the services we provide meet the needs of our users. The KPIs are designed to assess the organization’s effectiveness in delivering our core business of resolving disputes in… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
New Tribunals Ontario and Human Rights Tribunals of Ontario Key Performance Indicators

In August 2022, the HRTO sent letters to specific parties offering the opportunity to resolve their dispute by way of mediation. Mediation is an opportunity for the parties to try to reach an agreement (settlement) to resolve the issues in the Application. This offer is available even where a previous mediation attempt was unsuccessful. Parties… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Mediation Offer Letter

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanie Theoharis as Associate Chair of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), effective January 6, 2022. Jeanie has been the Acting Associate Chair… Continue Reading HRTO: News Release
Statement on the Associate Chair Appointment to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is seeking input on some of its forms, guides, rules and processes to improve its services and to facilitate timelier and more efficient dispute resolution. To better understand people’s experiences with a selection of the HRTO’s current documents and processes, the HRTO will be engaging virtually in oral… Continue Reading HRTO: News Release
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Services

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is seeking input on how it can improve electronic and teleconference hearings to help better meet the needs of the people who access its services. As part of Tribunals Ontario’s digital transformation, the HRTO is now conducting videoconference and telephone hearings as part of its “digital first” strategy.… Continue Reading HRTO: News Release
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Electronic Hearings