Case Study Of Garden's Plus

The human rights case involving the gender transition of an employee of Garden’s Plus is a prima facie case of discrimination on the grounds of sex, gender identity and gender expression. Corroborated by case law, Garden’s Plus unwillingness to accommodate the employee request is contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code, section 5, which establishes that each person has the right to equal treatment without discrimination based on sex, gender identity and gender expression (Filsinger, 2015, p. 44). The code also identifies that employers have a legal duty to meet the needs of employees due to their sex, gender identity or gender expression, unless it causes undue Hardship. (Ontario Human Rights Code, 2014, sect. 8.)

Liam relayed his desire …show more content…
Other considerations for Garden’s Plus include seeking external supports to assist in appropriately navigating the situation; modeling and reinforcing workplace behaviour that is inclusive and respectful; updating, creating and communicating company policies that align with the law; check-in with Emma regularly to understand if additional changes need to be made (Sadakova, 2015).

Garden’s Plus support of Liam/Emma’s transition at work would not only comply with legal obligations to accommodate but also create a workplace culture based on respect and inclusivity, benefiting present and future employees and, by extension,