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As employees return to work we are seeing an increase in sexual harassment complaints. When it comes to investigating these complaints, employers must be mindful of the unique issues they will face and the risks of attempting such an investigation without the right experience or tools. We will review relevant cases with you to identify […]
Each of us brings our own experience and perspective to a given task. When it comes to conducting a workplace investigation, we believe we are always neutral but there may be elements to a complaint or just the people involved that evoke strong feelings within us. In some cases, we may be unaware of this […]
As an employer you may need to retain an external investigator to help you conduct an investigation. However, sometimes these arrangements fall off the rails or the investigator goes rogue. Issues that we’ve seen include the investigator not communicating with the employer, going beyond their mandate and cost escalates beyond what you expected. Instead of […]
As an employer you have a duty to investigate complaints of bullying or harassment. However, what do you do when you have an employee who is not willing to participate in an investigation? It could be the employee is fearful because of the incident they have experienced, or simply because they would rather not be […]
Are your employees alleging harassment after being coached on their performance? Have you had an employee take a leave of absence and claim compensation from the WSIB for chronical mental stress? Join us on October 27, 2022 to learn how to respond to respond to these situations and how the WSIB is treating claims for chronic mental […]
Is your workplace policy causing confusion and unnecessarily tying your hands when it comes to investigating complaints of bullying and harassment? Join us on September 29, 2022 to learn about problematic language we’ve seen in workplace policies, and tips for how to improve your policies and procedures to add certainty and avoid confusion.
Does your organization have a workplace harassment and violence policy? Are you able to conduct a Workplace Assessment and effectively conduct a Workplace Investigation? Join us on November 4, 2021 at 1pm EST for an update on what you need in place to comply with Bill C-65. Please click here to be added to our webinar guest list and sign up for […]
As employers navigate the challenges of bringing employees back to the workplace, a vaccine policy is a key tool to set expectations and consequences for non-compliance. Please join us on October 29, 2021 at 1pm EST to learn about what terms to include in your vaccine policy, how to avoid triggering a human rights complaint, and how […]
As employers navigate the challenges of bringing employees back to the workplace, a vaccine policy is a key tool to set expectations and consequences for non-compliance. Please join us on October 22, 2021 to learn about what terms to include in your vaccine policy, how to avoid triggering a human rights complaint, and how to better engage […]
We will review Ontario’s Stage 3 and common questions that have been raised as employers determine if ‘work from home’ is a trend or something that is here to stay. We will also discuss Health Canada’s new Contact Tracing App and its implications for the workplace. Please click here to be added to our webinar guest list and sign up […]