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The Conflicts Don’t Stop: The Latest on Workplace Investigations
Date: August 3, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT Speaker: Inna Koldorf Workplace harassment and violence investigations have become commonplace in most workplaces. In this program, we will review the circumstances when […]
FavoriteEmployer’s Legal Obligations: Harassment, Bullying, Violence in the Workplace
Date: August 10, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST Speaker: Lorenzo Lisi This presentation will be an overview of employer's legal obligations with respect to harassment, bullying and violence in the […]
FavoriteDifficult Employees Special Report
An employee who is angry, volatile or a potential threat does not belong in the workplace, but it can be difficult and in some cases potentially dangerous to fire that […]
FavoriteBC Top Court Nixes Pizza Hut Employee’s Harassment Claim
A Pizza Hut employee complained to her store manager about being bullied and harassed at work. She then complained to WorkSafeBC that the area manager’s investigation into her complaint was […]
FavoriteFallout from unwanted office birthday party cost U.S. employer $450,000, but lessons are universal
Disciplining or terminating an employee after they disclose a mental health issue is ill-advised Workplace stress is a fact in every employee’s life. Put several strangers in a room for prolonged […]
FavoriteCan I Fire An Employee For Breaking Our Policy?
Many employers establish policies that they expect their employees to follow, but a policy is not likely to be followed if there are no consequences for an employee who chooses […]
FavoritePRIDE Guide
June is PRIDE month, a time to celebrate all people of all genders and sexual orientations. PRIDE stands for ‘Promote Respect, Inclusion and Dignity for Everyone’. As an employer you […]
FavoriteVideo Surveillance Policy
Closed circuit television and other surveillance equipment can help you keep your work facility safe and secure. But it can also violate the personal privacy of individuals who are monitored. […]
FavoriteAre You Prepared For An Incident Of Workplace Violence In Your Workplace?
Many of us were stunned to witness Will Smith slapping Chris Rock live on stage at the 2022 Oscars award show. Fallout from that incident is still continuing to mount […]
FavoriteAvoiding Liability For Gender Expression & Identity Discrimination
The transgendered and gender non-conforming remain a common target for workplace discrimination, harassment and even violence, even though human rights laws are supposed to protect against discrimination on the basis […]
FavoriteThe “Historic Trade-Off”: Ontario Divisional Court Considers The Interplay Between The Workers’ Compensation Scheme And Constructive Dismissal Actions Arising From Workplace Harassment
In Morningstar v. WSIAT, 2021 ONSC 5576, the Ontario Divisional Court conducted a judicial review of Decision No. 1227/19, 2019 ONWSIAT 2324 and Reconsideration Decision No. 1227/19R, 2020 ONWSIAT 1151 (the "Decisions"): two decisions of […]
FavoriteCanadian Workforce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
When we talk about diversity we often reference several aspect of diversity. Diversity as defined by Employment Equity refers to 4 groups: Women, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, People with a […]
FavoriteReminder To Federal Employers: Deadline For Annual Workplace Harassment And Violence Occurrence Report
You must submit your Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report by March 1. This is the first deadline for this report, which is required under the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention […]
FavoriteTermination: Single Episode of Physical Abuse against Mental Patient Justifies Firing of Nurse
A mental health centre fired a nurse for rough handling a patient with dementia. The nurse admitted to grabbing the patient by both arms and pinning her against the wall, […]
FavoriteRevenge Porn – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Most provinces have either adopted or soon will adopt revenge porn legislation Posting intimate images of a person without their consent, typically referred to as revenge porn because it often occurs […]
FavoriteWorkers Comp Bars Assault-Based Constructive Dismissal Lawsuit
A lab chemist slammed a female co-worker in the arm with her fume hood window, causing a bruise. The chemist claimed the hood was too far open and that he […]
FavoriteHarassment Constructive Dismissal Occurs on Last Work Day, Not Resignation
When did the 2-year statute of limitations begin to run for an employee to file her constructive dismissal claim for workplace harassment? The employer claimed it began running on July […]
FavoriteHarassed Worker Gets Workers Comp for Major Depressive Disorder, not PTSD
All agreed that a mechanical foreman was entitled to workers comp benefits for the mental disorders he developed as a result of being continually bullied and harassed at work. The […]
FavoriteArbitrator Reinstates Worker Fired for Fighting with Co-Worker
All agreed that a steel worker deserved to be disciplined for getting into a physical altercation with a co-worker on the shop room floor. The question was whether the incident […]
FavoriteOct 6 – When Equality Doesn’t Cut It: How to Bring an Equity Lens to Workplace Violence Prevention PART 1
DATE: October 6, 2021 TIME: 9:00-10:30AM PDT Speaker: Jennifer Mak and Glenn French Click Here to view the recorded webinar Over the last year, due partly to the Covid-19 pandemic, many longstanding social, health, and […]
FavoriteOct 13 – When Equality Doesn’t Cut It: How to Bring an Equity Lens to Workplace Violence Prevention PART 2
Recorded Date: October 13, 2021 Time: 9:00-10:30AM PDT Speaker: Jennifer Mak and Glenn French Recording To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. As a sequel to Part 1 of this two-part webinar series, […]
FavoriteAn Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Leaning In on DEI
When a company’s HR or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department has a new idea for advancing diversity, one of the first things they do is reach out to their […]
Favorite13 Ways to Battle Islamophobia in Canadian Workplaces
In January of 2017, an act of terror took the lives of six people at the Grand Mosque in Québec City and seriously injured 19 others. Their deaths were heartbreaking […]
FavoriteThe 7 Most Important New HR Laws of 2021 (So Far)
Significant HR changes took effect in Alberta, BC, Ontario, Manitoba and the federal jurisdiction. Although issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders continues to drive HR compliance, new […]
FavoriteJuly 28: Using Mediation for Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
RECORDED DATE: July 28, 2021 TIME: 9:00-10:30AM PDT SPEAKER: Heather Hettiarachchi, LLB MSc CPHR To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. As a member of OHS Insider, use discount code HRIVIP21 to watch […]
FavoriteAvetta presents: Elements of a Workplace Violence Safety Program- Do’s and Don’ts
Many businesses have limited resources or knowledge to prepare and train workers to respond to a workplace violence incident. Join us for a free webinar with Hector Sanchez, President and Lead […]
FavoritePrivate Pain and Public Risk: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Recorded Date: June 2, 2021 Time: 9am – 10:30am PDT Speaker: Glenn French Recording To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. As a member of OHS Insider, use discount code HRIVIP21 to watch the […]
FavoriteCrossing the Rubicon: When is Bad Behaviour a Disability?
Recorded Date: May 19, 2021 Time: 9am – 10:30am PDT Speaker: Glenn French Recording To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. As a member of HR Insider, use discount code HRIVIP21 to watch the […]
FavoriteOnline Harms: Federal Government Announces New Rules And Regulator
On March 31, 2021, the Government of Canada unveiled new measures to combat online "harms" including hate speech. The announcement was made in an online interview with Heritage Minister Steven […]
FavoriteAcknowledgement of Workplace Harassment Training Form
Harassment training must be not only properly delivered but documented. OHS laws require employers to ensure that all workers, supervisors and managers receive awareness education and training on workplace harassment when […]
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