Fighting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Law
Why is Addressing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Crucial in the Legal Field? The legal world, which is supposed to be fair and just, may have a big problem: many women …
Why is Addressing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Crucial in the Legal Field? The legal world, which is supposed to be fair and just, may have a big problem: many women …
What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace? Sexual harassment in the workplace is a significant issue and one that, unfortunately, continues to persist despite legislative protections that are in place. …
Is Just Cause the “Capital Punishment” of Employment Law? Just cause is widely known as the “capital punishment” of employment law, and it shows from the high threshold required to …
Why is reporting incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace rare? Sexual harassment unfortunately continues to ravage the workplace into 2023. A survey conducted by the Workers’ Resource Centre (WRC) …
Special to The Globe and Mail The case for terminating workers who engage in sexual harassment is stronger than ever. Previously, allegations were treated differently by both companies and courts. …
The #MeToo movement has attracted considerable attention to sexual harassment in the workplace, especially the power dynamics inherent when a superior makes an advance towards a junior employee. Workplace sexual …
The manner of dismissal may lead to significantly more costs in damages in any event, and, in particular as will be discussed here, when intersected with human rights issues. In …
It may be commonly perceived that unacceptable conduct in relation to the workplace only extends as far as the physical workplace or workplace events. Although questionable in certain circumstances, when …
An RCMP spokesperson faces allegations of sexual harassment by former employee who has been on sick leave for 2 years, claiming post-traumatic stress disorder. She is suing for damages and …
Every employer in Ontario has a legal obligation to provide a workplace free from harassment. This obligation extends to protecting you from harassing acts committed by other employees, management personnel, …