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Protecting vulnerable complainants of sexual harassment during litigation

Tired of talking about COVID-19? We certainly are. In an effort to set the pandemic aside for a moment, in this blog article we are going to revisit an old topic: sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Embracing the #MeToo movement

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, particularly in the workplace. As a result of the movement, society’s attitudes towards workplace sexual harassment have started to change; but, has this impacted how courts and tribunals approach sexual harassment cases?

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No right to sue employer for sexual assault by co-worker: WSIAT

Can an employee sue her employer if she is the victim of sexual assault at work by a co-worker? The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal says no once again, “not if the employee is entitled to WSIB benefits.”

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