If you are a jerk to a co-worker, and he claims that you are harassing him, could you be sued for it? The answer is a resounding maybe. Merely being a jerk to someone does not mean that you have committed harassment as the law defines that term. Still, your conduct might be found to …
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Feb 27 2012
ON: Workplace Violence – Bill 168 light on harassment obligations
By Uyen Vu Early rulings interpreting Bill 168 have so far placed very little obligation on employers to actually ensure a harassment-free workplace, employment lawyers say. When it comes to workplace violence, the Ontario Labour Relations Board has interpreted Bill 168 to broaden the obligation on employers to take threats seriously. But when it comes …
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Feb 24 2012
Ottawa police release workplace bullying, harassment stats for 2011
By Trevor Pritchard The Ottawa Police Service dealt with eight allegations from employees that superiors abused their authority in 2011, according to a report being tabled at next week’s police services board meeting. In all, the force dealt with 41 complaints involving 90 employees—five percent of the entire workforce—last year under the Respectful Workplace Program, …
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Feb 14 2012
AU: Employment Law – Workplace Bullying
By Frank Egan, LAC Lawyers Workplace bullying has been with us ever since the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Interestingly in New South Wales the Office of Industrial Relations of the NSW Department of Commerce provides scant information about this anti-social workplace behaviour. Research indicates that workplace bullying is widespread and that it is more …
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