Summary Marsha Cooke (“Cooke”) filed a complaint with the Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) against the Government of Yukon (Department of Health and Social Services) on June 20, 2021. Cooke alleged systemic discrimination and that she was discriminated against on the basis of sex, including pregnancy, as a result of the Government of Yukon’s…
Summary On March 11, 2022, Robbie Walsh (“Walsh”) filed a complaint against 16142 Yukon Inc. (Northern Environment Services) alleging discrimination on the basis of his disability in the area of employment under subsections 7(h) and 9(b) of the Yukon Human Rights Act. Following an investigation, the Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) referred the complaint…
** Note: This document contains details about sexual violence that may be upsetting to some readers. The Yukon Human Rights Commission received two complaints from the Complainant. He alleged that while working at a motel, the co-owner of the motel, Mr. E., had sexually harassed him. The first complaint alleged that Mr. E. repeatedly pulled…