Workplace Policy Manual
This policy is established to protect our employees from harassment and workplace violence. It applies to all employees, contractors whether they be full-time or part- time. For greater certainty,
This policy is established to protect our employees from harassment and workplace violence. It applies to all employees, contractors whether they be full-time or part- time. For greater certainty,
Most jurisdictions in Canada provides for compensation by statute to be paid for a victim of crime. The exceptions are Newfoundland & Labrador and Nunavut. Former Ontario Law The Ontario
Sexual harassment in the workplace is, as was noted in 1989 by Chief Justice Dickson of the Supreme Court of Canada: an abuse of both economic and sexual power, one
The Human Rights Administrative Process Ontario’s Human Rights Code contains a deeming provision holding an employer responsible for the conduct of its officer, official, employee or agent in the
Prince Edward Island has become the first Canadian jurisdiction to pass legislation dealing with non-disclosure agreements relating to settlement of sexual harassment cases or discrimination claims. It came into
Tribunal Awards – Canada General Considerations There is a legislated cap on the sum to be awarded for compensatory damages of $20,000. The Act also allows for a further
Tribunal Awards – Alberta AHRC Smith v Popowich Nov 2022 the individual respondent harassed her “on an almost daily basis” during the period. The individual respondent did this
The method by which a human rights complaint proceeds and the issue of proof to show a prima facie case are very different from a civil claim. These issues are
case details Future Loss Past Loss Boothman v Canada FC Trial 1993 Assault Intentional infliction of mental suffering Verbally abusive and threatening language. loss of future earnings $20,000
Case Date Order Details Aggravated Other Claims Punitive McGraw v Southgate OSC Oct 2021 The defendants acted on unfounded, sexist allegations relating primarily to conduct from years prior, without