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Workplace harassment provisions coming to the Canada Labour Code

by Doug MacLeod and Marium Rehan | Sep 10, 2019 | For Employers

Our last blog discussed new amendments to the Canada Labour Code (“the Code”) that came into force on September 1st. Employers cannot rest just yet – even bigger changes are expected to arrive in 2020 in relation to workplace harassment and violence. The Code...

Failure to Address Workplace Harassment Results in Aggravated Damages

by Nadia Halum | Jun 3, 2019 | For Employees

As we have written before, an employer may generally terminate an employee for any good business reason, as long as it provides the employee with adequate notice of termination (or pay in lieu of notice). Failure to provide adequate notice results in a wrongful...

When Should Unionized Employees Consult an Employment Lawyer?

by Hina Ghaus | Feb 12, 2019 | For Employees

Are you a unionized employee dealing with an employment matter but having difficulty finding a lawyer that will assist you? This may be because the rights and recourses available to unionized employees differ from those available to non-unionized employees. To read...

Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

by Fiona Martyn | Dec 11, 2018 | For Employers

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) imposes several obligations on employers to investigate complaints of workplace harassment. When there is an incident or complaint of workplace harassment, OHSA requires the employer to conduct an investigation that is...

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence

by Nicole Simes | Oct 12, 2018 | For Employees

The Federal government is consulting the public on changes to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) to increase protections against harassment and violence. Federally regulated employees, like those who work for banks, airlines, telecom or national transportation companies are...

Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace

by Nicole Simes | Jun 23, 2018 | For Employees

On average, damages awarded to an employee for a breach of the Human Rights Code, remain relatively low, typically $10,000 to $15,000. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recognizes that low-value awards for discrimination and harassment create a license to...

Broader Protections from Harassment While Working

by Nicole Simes | Feb 9, 2018 | For Employees

Recently, the Supreme Court recognized the changing nature of employment relationships and that harassment and discrimination can occur at work whether coming from a boss, co-worker, or fellow contractor. The Case In British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v. Schrenk,...

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 25, 2018 | For Employers

Yesterday, CTV reported that two women alleged Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown sexually harassed and/or sexually assaulted them. Shortly after the story broke Mr. Brown resigned as party leader. I don’t think Mr. Brown will deny he met...

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Workplace harassment provisions coming to the Canada Labour Code

Failure to Address Workplace Harassment Results in Aggravated Damages

When Should Unionized Employees Consult an Employment Lawyer?

Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence

Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace

Broader Protections from Harassment While Working

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

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