A Canadian soldier who showed a female colleague a picture of his genitalia during a break has been found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline …
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Defamation lawsuit against law firm, investigator following sexual harassment complaint at medical school dismissed
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Rubin Thomlinson LLP and one of its lawyers, Katharine Montpetit, following an investigation into a complaint of sexual harassmen… …
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Canadian Forces soldier awarded benefits following off-duty assault, tribunal cites military’s ‘sexualized environment’
A Canadian Forces member who was sexually assaulted at an officer’s home at the end of her basic training has been awarded disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. The award …
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Workers’ comp benefits for mental health awarded to Alberta woman harassed by foreman
An Alberta woman, whose boss allegedly touched her inappropriately and shoved money down her shirt, has been awarded workers’ compensation benefits for psychological injury after her claim was initia… Free …
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Sexual Harassment
7 steps for HR to follow when investigating a sexual harassment complaint in the workplace
As an HR professional, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your organization is providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees. This includes addressing and investigating any allegations of …
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Pub worker, sexually harassed by owner, awarded $35,000 by Alberta Human Rights Commission
A former worker at an Alberta pub has been awarded $35,000 by the province’s Human Rights Commission after it ruled she had been sexually harassed by her boss at work. …
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Bystanders have huge role to play in reducing sexual harassment, bullying in the workplace
By Catalina Rodriguez, Employment Lawyer & Workplace Investigator, Forte Workplace Law & Facilitator, StandUP Teams™ Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a complicated, emotional and risk… Free Membership Required …
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Legal NewsProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing woman
A lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Law Society of British Columbia after it ruled he sexually harassed a woman. While it’s not an employment law …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Employers can’t be vicariously liable for sexual harassment, Ontario court confirms
By Elliot Saccucci (Partner), Tahir Khorasanee (Associate) and Amanda Franker-Shuh (Student-at-Law) of Loopstra Nixon LLP Maria Incognito alleged she was sexually harassed and sexually assaulted by Pe… Free Membership Required …
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Housing executive fired for sexually harassing job candidate during interview process
A housing authority in Nova Scotia was justified in firing a director, for cause, who sexually harassed a job candidate during the hiring process, according to the labour relations board. …