Don’t Wait for an Order from an Enforcement Officer to Refresh your Bill C-65 Policy/Training Program
Bill C-65: Does your training need updating? The Federal Government is enforcing and monitoring whether employers have updated their harassment and violence programs to include the Bill C-65 updates. Amendments to Bill C-65 (42-1), which came into force on January 1, 2021, the Canada Labour Code (CLC) Part II, focusing on Workplace Harassment and Violence […]
Pride at Work: How To Support Your 2+LGBTQ Colleagues
What Does it Mean to “Be an Ally” in the Workplace? Being an ally is about acknowledging the role we all play in creating inclusive workplace environments. A major challenge that many 2+LGBTQ individuals experience is stereotyping. Movies, TV shows and plays tend to exaggerate personality traits or qualities in 2+LGBTQ individuals, by displaying certain […]
Managing the Workplace following a Workplace Harassment Investigation
Managing the Workplace following a Workplace Harassment Investigation In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires employers to investigate allegations of workplace harassment. The process can be upsetting to the smooth functioning of a business. Sometimes the evidence will not support the claim. Other times, discipline or even termination can result. Inevitably, one […]
