Human Rights (HRTO)Fixed feeBreach of a settlement

HRTO application for contravention of a settlement (Form 10)

Application when the other side breaks a human rights settlement.

An application about a breached human rights settlement must usually be filed within six months of the breach. Ontario Licensed paralegal firm (LSO P21785)

What is included

  • Reviewing the settlement and how it was not followed
  • Drafting the application about the breach (Form 10)
  • Organizing proof of the terms and of the breach
  • Representing you at mediation or the hearing, where your service includes it

What is not included

  • Judicial review in the Divisional Court, which only a lawyer may handle
  • Hearing attendance when the service is for documents only
  • Claims in court or at other tribunals, unless agreed in writing
  • Disbursements such as transcripts, translations and courier costs

Who this service is for

  • Employees treated unfairly at work because of disability, age, race, sex, creed, family status or another Code ground
  • Tenants and home seekers facing discrimination in housing
  • Customers treated unfairly by a business or service provider
  • Employers, landlords and businesses answering a human rights application

Information to have ready

  1. 1The signed settlement or minutes of settlement
  2. 2Proof of what was and was not done, with dates
  3. 3Letters or messages asking the other side to comply

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

The fee is $750 plus 13% HST ($847.50 in all) for the work described on this page. Court, tribunal or government fees and other disbursements are extra. We confirm the scope and the fee in a written retainer agreement before any work starts.

What happens when I check out?

You book a time for your intake call, then save a card on Stripe's secure page. Nothing is charged today: the card is only charged later, for an invoice for work already done, as your retainer agreement sets out. A licensed paralegal confirms the details, checks for conflicts of interest and, if we can act for you, sends the retainer agreement. Fees paid before the work is done are held in our trust account.

Which settlements does this cover?

Usually a written settlement of a human rights application, signed by the parties.

What can I ask for if a settlement was broken?

You can usually ask the Tribunal to order the other side to do what the settlement required, or to make another order it considers appropriate.

General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.

Important limitations

  • No outcome can be guaranteed; the Tribunal decides
  • The one-year deadline must be met, and late applications are accepted only in limited cases
  • Settling or pursuing another remedy may affect your application
Law Society of Ontario — Barreau de l'Ontario
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