Bill C-65: The Federal Government’s Crackdown on Workplace Harassment and Violence
Bill C-65: The Federal Government’s Crackdown on Workplace Harassment and Violence On the heels of the viral #metoo campaign, the federal government is cracking down on harassment and violence in the workplace. The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and...#Metoo #Himtoo #Youtoo – Sexual Harassment and Violence at Work
Following #metoo, what needs to happen for there to be a positive culture shift? Here are my suggestions for how to reduce sexual harassment and violence in the workplace.
When Does a Compliment Constitute Sexual Harassment?
When Does a Compliment Constitute Sexual Harassment? Despite a number of legislative initiatives that are intended to reduce and ultimately eliminate sexual harassment in society, sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Ontario’s workplaces. One of the more...Sexual Harassment at Home: What Can You Do About an Inappropriate Landlord
Sexual Harassment at Home: What Can You Do About an Inappropriate Landlord Trigger Waring: this blog contains content about sexual harassment and violence Rental housing and accommodation is a protected social area under the Human Rights Code in Ontario. That means...Employer ordered to pay An Employee $ 100 000 for committing the Tort of Harassment
Employer ordered to pay An Employee $ 100 000 for committing the Tort of Harassment On a number of occasions I have written about the new types of damages that judges are awarding terminated employees. This blog discusses a case where a trial judge awarded an employee...