Canada’s labour force is increasingly relying on senior workers who are dealing with disabilities and various age-related needs which are not often accommodated. In light of these challenges, the author advocates a strong senior workers’ right to participate in the labour market. The narrow...

This paper critically examines prevailing egalitarian theories (which assess inequality between two individuals on the basis of their lifetime experience). The paper proposes an alternative theoretical framework: the Dignified Lives Approach. This theoretical framework, which rests on...

The principle of proportionality, which is designed to limit abuse of power and infringement of human rights by governments, has become a fundamental and binding legal principle in the jurisprudence of many countries. Ever since the seminal R. v. Oakes decision, when the Supreme Court of Canada...

Organizations increasingly rely on external management consultants to restructure their businesses in an effort to improve performance, competitiveness, and profitability. This article focuses on the ramifications of such arrangements for the client organization’s employees. Management...

Israeli courts were recently faced with the question whether an employer is allowed to voice objections to unionization during an organizing drive. Since the legislation fails to provide an answer to this question, it was up to the courts to come up with a solution. The National Labor Court in...

Recent studies have shown that while most employers value the experience and expertise of senior workers, many employers are unlikely to hire or retain them. It seems that cost considerations are central to their decision-making. Many employers believe that senior workers are more expensive than...

While Canadian law generally provides protection against sexual orientation discrimination, and social acceptance is growing, there are some indications that LGBTQ lawyers face barriers relating to their sexual identity. Although more LGBTQ lawyers are now ‘out at work', quantitative data is...

In this Article, the authors explore – through a survey of collective agreements, case law, unions’ constitutions and websites – how trade unions in Canada and Israel balance and effectively support the interests of older and young workers. While unions in both countries promote age...

This paper critically reviews recent legislative changes on mandatory retirement in Canada. It argues that despite the global trend toward the abolition of mandatory retirement, which is also evident in Canada, one should not lose sight of the ultimate purpose – preventing age discrimination...