Worker Accused of Sexual Assault Can’t Sue Accuser for Defamation
A Canada Post worker accused a fellow letter carrier of sexual harassment and assault. After an internal investigation, a union disciplinary panel dismissed the charges. But the battle was far […]
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Employer’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 […]
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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 […]
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Reminder 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 […]
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Workplace Violence: OK to Fire Hospital Employee for Violence against His Co-Worker
“Talk to me like that again and we are going to have a big f**** problem.” This voicemail, which was played in court, was just part of the evidence against […]
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Harassment: Employee Took Too Long to File Harassment Constructive Dismissal Case
An employee went on medical leave in 2016 and never returned. Three years later, the company terminated her employment for frustration of contract. A month later, she sued for constructive […]
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Top 6 OHS Compliance Challenges for 2022
If you thought 2021 was a tough year, just wait until you see what 2022 has in store. In addition to the perennial difficulties that come with running an OHS […]
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Workers Comp Bars Lawsuit for Assault-Based Constructive Dismissal
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 […]
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OK to Discipline Custodian for Bullying His Supervisors
In a bit of a role reversal, a maintenance employee was suspended 1 days and ordered to take an anger management course as a result of bullying and harassing his […]
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Arbitrator Reinstates Worker Fired for Shop Room Floor Fight 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 […]
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Why You Must Protect Your Workers from Cyberbullying
7 ways failing to prevent online harassment can get you into legal trouble. Myth: Workplace harassment is much less of a challenge now that more people are working from home. Truth: The […]
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Cyberbullying Prevention Policy
You can't fight digital harassment with an analog policy. Workplace bullying is an old problem with a new face. In the internet age, bullying has become more pervasive and more virulent—all […]
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Town Employee Can Sue Both the Town and GN for Sex Harassment
In March, a Nunavut court ruled that a government employee could sue both her employer, the Hamlet of Pangnirtung, and the Government of Nunavut for failing to protect her from […]
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One Harassment Incident Justifies Termination When It’s a Sexual Assault
An employee decided to ask a newly divorced co-worker on a date. Her reception was a cool “maybe.” In an attempt to be flirtatious, the employee lifted the co-worker’s hoodie […]
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Supervisor Must Pay Discrimination Damages for Sexual Assault of Worker
A supervisor in charge of a carpet installation operation on a cruise ship sexually assaulted a male member of his team while in his bunk. The worker quit and sued […]
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Worker Claims Co-Workers’ NFL Fantasy Draft Snub Is Bullying
This oddball case began with the extreme distress an accountant felt at not being invited to participate in her co-workers’ annual NFL fantasy draft. The accountant made her feelings known […]
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CSJ Didn’t Give Employer Chance to Answer Lack of Harassment Policy Exclusion
Starting in 2019, employers had to specify what they do to ensure a nondiscriminatory and harassment-free workplace to qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. A faith-based university excluded […]
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Court Sends Customer to Jail for Violent Refusal to Wear a Mask
A hardware store attendant politely asked a customer wearing a plastic face shield to remove it and put on a cloth face mask required by COVID restrictions. The customer flew […]
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Criminal Weapons Possession Charges Doesn’t Justify Worker’s Suspension
A hog fuel operator was suspended after police raided his home and seized a cache of 27 firearms, including a sub-machine gun, three semi-automatic rifles, two shotguns, a stun gun, […]
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July 28: Using Mediation for Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
DATE: July 28, 2021 TIME: 9:00-10:30AM PDT SPEAKER: Heather Hettiarachchi, LLB MSc CPHR REGISTER HERE with discount code "OHSIVIP21" to attend for free Organization leaders are responsible for creating a work environment that enables […]
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Avetta 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 […]
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Termination Is Too Harsh a Penalty for Off-Duty Violence
Terminating employees for off-duty violence is generally easier when they’re wearing their company uniform when they commit it. The case is even more compelling when the whole incident is caught […]
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Private 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 OHSIVIP21 to watch the recording […]
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Crossing 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 OHS Insider, use discount code OHSIVIP21 to watch the recording […]
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To Stop Workplace Violence Focus on Psychological Safety, Not Shooting Sprees
The term “workplace violence” summons up images of disgruntled employees going on shooting sprees like what apparently happened yesterday at an Indianapolis FedEx Ground facility. But while they seem to […]
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Online 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 […]
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Acknowledgement of Workplace Harassment Training Form
OHS laws require employers to ensure that all workers, supervisors and managers receive awareness education and training on workplace harassment when they first start employment and on a regular basis […]
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Workplace Harassment Prevention – Compliance Game Plan
The employer’s duty to prevent workplace harassment has evolved from an HR to a wider health and safety imperative. The duty began with human rights laws which ban not only […]
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Workplace Harassment Investigation Checklist
OHS laws require employers to do a full, fair and thorough investigation of workplace harassment complaints. Some jurisdictions, including the federal, require the investigator to possess professional qualifications and recognized […]
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Workplace Harassment Complaint Form
OHS laws require employers to provide a clear and accessible method for workers to submit complaints about the workplace harassment they experience or witness. In addition to being required by […]
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