violence and harassment

Quebec employers: Are your harassment policies up to snuff?

November 28, 2018 Occasional Contributors Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, French Based HR/RH Content, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

Because of significant changes proposed to Quebec’s Act Respecting Labour Standards, employers need to ensure that their harassment policies now cover psychological and sexual harassment.

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Recent amendments to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code bring big changes to Alberta workplaces

July 3, 2018 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Training and Development

This blog provides a summary of some of the key changes to the Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code relating to joint work site health and safety committees, health and safety representatives, harassment and violence.

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Travelling for business – not all fun and games!

July 6, 2012 Clear Path Employer Services Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Training and Development

How often do your employees travel? If your answer is: “Not that often,” you may not have considered implementing a policy regarding work travel. More importantly, you may not have considered whether you are liable if something happens to a worker while they are travelling. Do you know how the new changes to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act affect work travel and your employees?

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Last chance to register for the 11th Annual Employment Law Conference

May 28, 2010 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Conferences

Last chance to register for the First Reference 11th Annual, Ontario Employment Law Conference, on June 2, 2010…

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Bill 168 compliance: the deadline is 16 business days away! Have you told your employees?

May 25, 2010 Andrew Lawson Health and Safety, Human Resources

I got a call the other day from a relieved client. She and her management team have, after months of hard work, put the finishing touches on their new workplace harassment and violence policies in compliance with Ontario’s Bill 168…

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