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Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy
OHS laws require employers to implement measures to prevent workplace harassment and resolve incidents that occur. Here’s a template you can adapt for your own workplace. Caveat: This template is based on federal OHS regulations, because they’re the most advanced model and the one other jurisdictions are moving toward. However, the federal requirements, which are also now being applied to some degree in Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Yukon, are also more stringent than those of other jurisdictions, particularly the requirements for investigating and resolving complaints of harassment set out in Section 10.
Download the model policy here.
Are 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 for Mr. Smith, although he has publicly apologized and announced his resignation from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. While this blog will not be transitioning to cover arts and entertainment anytime soon, we do think this incident provides an interesting backdrop to discuss issues of workplace violence. As an employer, what would you do if your employee, Will, suddenly, in the middle of a workday, struck his co-worker, Chris?
Find out what to do here.
ABOUT THE WEBINAR
As we continue our “Best Of Event” series, our latest recorded webinar features – Employers Legal Obligations: Harassment, Bullying, Violence in the Workplace. Lorenzo Lisi of Aird & Berlis LLP will lead this session with an in-depth overview of employer’s legal obligations with respect to harassment, bullying and violence in the workplace.
In Canada, OHS laws include due diligence which means employers shall take every reasonable precaution to prevent injury and incidents in the workplace – including taking actions to prevent harassment, bullying and violence. Harassment, bullying and/or violence deeply impact both employees and employers. Any form of harassment, bullying or violence contributes to an unhealthy or unsafe work environment. When workplaces are unhealthy it affects absenteeism, retention, recruitment, the company reputation, productivity, morale. The general duty for employers is to provide a safe and healthy workplace that protects employees from harmful risks at work, these risks include physical, emotional or psychological harm.
This recorded presentation will look at:
- The Statutory Regime: Legislative Requirements for employers in Ontario
- Case law review: How courts and tribunals address employer responsibilities
- Scenario Review: Understanding the obligations through a review of various scenarios
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Name: Lorenzo Lisi
Title: Partner
Company: Aird & Berlis LLP
Contact Email: llisi@airdberlis.com
LinkedIn: Lorenzo Lisi
Lorenzo is the leader of Aird & Berlis’ Workplace Law Group. He has over 30 years of exclusive practice in this field, representing employers both provincially and federally. Lorenzo’s expertise includes wrongful & constructive dismissal, human rights, harassment, grievance and labour board litigation, collective bargaining, and much more. Lorenzo writes and speaks extensively. He is the originator of the Aird & Berlis Workplace Law webinar series which provides one hour webinars on current and topical labour and employment issues, and which offers practical advice and tips for employers in navigating the complex laws and rules of the workplace.
