Category: Workplace Safety

These two recent articles on mediating workplace sexual harassment and preventing violence and harassment in the workplace caught our attention:

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Mediating Workplace Sexual Harassment: The Road Less Taken

A claim of workplace sexual harassment involves more than two parties: the complainant, the alleged harasser and the employer, each bringing different interests to the table. However, one common factor that all fear is the hideousness of these claims. 

Read the full article on Mediate

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Bill C-65: Importance of violence and harassment risk assessment

When establishing programs for the prevention of violence and harassment, organizations must consider all the hazards and related risks that could lead to workers experiencing violence or harassment.

Read the full article on Talent Canada

As many employees are returning to on-location work lately, we wanted to share two helpful resources on workplace safety guides through COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Return-to-Work Checklist from a Canadian Employment Law Perspective

As workplaces across Canada begin to reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of considerations for employers and employees. Regard must be had to compliance with federal and provincial occupational safety and health legislation (“OSHA”) and return to work guidelines.

Read the full article on JD Supra

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COVID-19 Safety Plan

Use this template to document how your organization will keep workers and other people safe at your workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. How to develop your COVID-19 safety plan: A guide for Ontario workplaces explains what you should think about and gives examples to help you come up with your plan.

Download the full free WordDoc from the Ontario Government