As stated by the Nova Scotian Human Rights Commission, “Nova Scotia's Human Rights Act is a provincial law that affirms every person is free and equal in dignity and rights without regard to age, race, colour, religion, creed, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, national or aboriginal origin, family or marital status, source of income or political belief, affiliation, or activity. The Act also prohibits sexual harassment in all areas of public life.”

This means that it is against the law to be judged, or refused employment or equal pay for any of the reasons listed here. If you feel your human rights, as defined above, have been violated, you can seek legal advise or action. More on this can be found by reading the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

For more information about the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, visit the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission website.