by Nicole Simes | Aug 14, 2015 | For Employees
Harassment in the Workplace Recently, a Panam /Para Panam manager filed a lawsuit against multiple parties including former Ontario premier David Peterson alleging sexual harassment. As reported by the Globe and Mail, Ximena Morris alleges that she was harassed and...
by Doug MacLeod | Jul 13, 2015 | For Employers
Human Rights Update: Damage Awards for Sexual Harassment Continue to Rise Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog about a vulnerable, low paid employee who obtained $ 150 000 from her former employer by filing a complaint under the Ontario Human Rights Code. This week, I am...
by Doug MacLeod | Jul 10, 2015
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog about a vulnerable, low paid employee who obtained $150,000 from her former employer by filing a complaint under the Ontario Human Rights Code. This week, I am writing about a vulnerable, low paid employee who obtained $300,000 from her...
by Doug MacLeod | Jun 29, 2015 | For Employers
At Fault for Sexual Harassment: Employee Awarded $150,000 in General Damages General Damage Awards Before May 15, 2015 Since 2008, adjudicators appointed under the Ontario Human Rights Code have had the power to award unlimited general damages as compensation for...
by Doug MacLeod | Jun 23, 2015
General damage awards before May 15, 2015 Since 2008, adjudicators appointed under the Ontario Human Rights Code have had the power to award unlimited general damages as compensation for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect. Since that time however, very few...
by Nicole Simes | Apr 21, 2015 | For Employees
A “virtual slave” through sexual harassment and violence only awarded $50,000 as general damages A “virtual slave” through sexual harassment and violence only awarded $50,000 as general damages In a recent decision, PN v. MR and FR the British...
by Doug MacLeod | Nov 28, 2014 | For Employees
Increasing Reporting Rates and Preventing Sexual Harassment in Canada The prevalence of sexual harassment in Canada has been a hot topic of discussion since the Jian Ghomeshi story broke. There has also been significant analysis on why those who experience sexual...
by Nicole Simes | Jun 19, 2014 | For Employees
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Unfortunately, sexual harassment continues to occur in Ontario on a regular basis. I frequently meet women and men who have been sexually harassed at work. Like them, you may find certain behaviour unwelcome and offensive but may not...
