What it does
- Accepts and investigates discrimination complaints
- Attempts conciliation between the parties
- Refers unresolved complaints to a Tribunal
- Provides education on human rights obligations
Matters it hears
- Discrimination in employment, tenancy and services
- Failure to accommodate disability or family status
- Harassment on a protected ground
- Retaliation for complaining
Appeals & review
Appeals generally go to Court of King's Bench of Alberta.
Tribunal decisions may be appealed to the Court of King's Bench. Directors' dismissals may be reviewed by the Chief of the Commission and Tribunals.
Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline?
- Generally one year from the last incident. This is far shorter than ordinary civil limitation periods.
- Does the Commission decide my complaint?
- It investigates and attempts conciliation, and can refer unresolved complaints to a Tribunal, which decides.
- Can I sue instead?
- Pursuing the same discrimination in court and at the Commission is restricted. Get advice on which route before filing.
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