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Workplace Harassment, Violence and Bullying: Rights, Responsibilities and How to Manage to Avoid Liability

December | Sherrard Kuzz LLP

  1. The Legislation – What are the rules?Health and Safety Legislation.
    Human Rights.
    “Psychological Harassment”.

    • Health and Safety Legislation.
    • Human Rights.
    • “Psychological Harassment”.
    • Defining the IssueWhat constitutes harassment?
      What factors do courts, arbitrators and administrative tribunals consider?
    • What constitutes harassment?
    • What factors do courts, arbitrators and administrative tribunals consider?
    • Investigation And Response to Complaints of Harassment and ViolenceThe framework for an appropriate response.
      Complaints under a Collective Agreement.
    • The framework for an appropriate response.
    • Complaints under a Collective Agreement.
    • Discipline and DischargeJust Cause and proving the case.
      Underlying mental disability.
      Accommodation as a necessary response.
    • Just Cause and proving the case.
    • Underlying mental disability.
    • Accommodation as a necessary response.
    • Prevention and Practical Tips to Avoid LiabilityReview and update current policies.
      Modify the workplace to create a safer environment.
    • Review and update current policies.
    • Modify the workplace to create a safer environment.

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