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Practical information for men facing discrimination, harassment, inconsistent discipline or wrongful dismissal in Canada and the United States.
General information, not legal advice. Rules and deadlines vary by jurisdiction and situation, and can change. Check with the agency or a lawyer before relying on a deadline. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.
Select your jurisdiction
Which law applies depends on where you work and, in Canada, whether your employer is federally regulated. More provinces and states will be added.
- British ColumbiaHuman Rights Tribunal, Employment Standards Branch and court claims.Deadlines and agencies
- Canada: federally regulatedBanks, airlines, rail, telecoms and the federal public service.Deadlines and agencies
- United StatesEEOC charges, the Equal Pay Act and state agencies.Deadlines and agencies
Common situations
Sex discrimination
Being treated less favourably at work because of your sex, in hiring, pay, promotion, discipline or dismissal. The law protects men and women equally.
Harassment
Unwelcome conduct related to sex that makes work hostile or affects your job. Employers must act on complaints regardless of who makes them.
Wrongful or unjust dismissal
Being let go without proper notice or pay, or, in some systems, without just cause. Routes and deadlines differ sharply by jurisdiction.
Equal pay
Being paid less than a colleague of another sex for substantially the same work.
Inconsistent discipline
Being disciplined more harshly than a colleague of another sex for similar conduct. Records of how others were treated can matter.
Retaliation
Being punished for complaining about discrimination or taking part in an investigation. This is prohibited in both countries.
Start your timeline today
Most deadlines run from the date of the incident or dismissal. A clear record of what happened is the most useful thing you can bring to an agency or a lawyer.