Tag: Manitoba

Adding Insult to Injury: Canada’s ‘Vexatious’ Harassment Laws

By Northern Exposure Sep 11, 2011 Northern Exposure

Updated: Sep 11, 2011

By Julia Kennedy and Sean McGurran Bullying isn’t just a problem on the playground anymore. Eventually the bullies grow up and get jobs. Now Canadian employers are seeing more laws dealing with harassment in the workplace. As an example in June 2010, Ontario’s Violence and Harassment in the Workplace law came into effect. It requires […]

Workplace Harassment: Preventive Measures May Limit Liability

By Dominique Launay Dec 13, 2010 Northern Exposure

Updated: Dec 13, 2010

By Dominique Launay No doubt, workplace harassment remains a hot topic in Canada. Another Canadian province, Manitoba, has recently announced that it will join Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and the federal sector in requiring employers to provide protection from workplace harassment. Quebec employers have been required to deal with protections from psychological harassment since 2004. Their […]