Canada Joins Workplace Violence and Harassment Convention
May 24, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Violence and harassment are societal problems that extend into the workplace, both in Canada and around the world. Fortunately,… Read More
Don’t Stay Incognito – Remedies are Available for Sexual Harassment
November 14, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Reports of sexual harassment in an employment environment have become far too common. Unnecessary physical contact, sexual jokes… Read More
Can the WSIB Bar an Employee from Filing a Civil Dismissal Claim?
September 24, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
When an employee is injured at work, claims often proceed by way of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Once… Read More
Commenting on An Employee’s Appearance Could Cost Employers
February 25, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT) has recently released a decision pertaining to a case… Read More
Responsibilities of a Federal Employer to Prevent a Toxic Workplace
February 5, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Recently, the governor-general of Canada, Julie Payette, resigned. The resignation was the result of a workplace… Read More
New Federal Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Rules in Effect
January 21, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In 2020, the federal government released new regulations pertaining to issues of workplace violence and harassment which took effect… Read More
What is a “Poisoned Work Environment” & How Does it Relate to Constructive Dismissal?
August 21, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Most people go through stressful periods at work or deal with colleagues with whom they do not get along. These… Read More
Updated Draft of Federal Workplace Violence Regulations Released
July 10, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The federal government recently issued the final draft of new regulations set to address workplace violence and harassment in federally-regulated… Read More
Sexual Harassment & Just Cause Termination
January 17, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
A recent Ontario case has considered the issue of… Read More
#MeToo Gone Too Far?
May 31, 2019 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The wave of allegations of sexual misconduct has rightly caused many companies to rethink their policies to ensure immediate and… Read More