Tag: workplace harassment

Broader workplace harassment claims: Is Canada becoming more litigious?

By Shane Todd, Fasken Jun 18, 2017 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jun 18, 2017

by Shane Todd Can a Canadian employee sue an employer for harassment that is not related to a discrimination claim? The answer used to be “no.” But that’s changing. In most jurisdictions across Canada, an employee could sue or file a human rights application for harassment related to unlawful discrimination. An employee could file a […]

County hammered with $820,000 verdict for not protecting disabled employee

By California Employment Law Letter Jul 15, 2012 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 15, 2012

By Michael Futterman and Jaime Touchstone California’s Fourth Appellate District recently upheld an $820,000 harassment verdict against Orange County for failing to stop or prevent nearly eight months of continuous harassment of a disabled corrections officer by county employees. Let’s take a look at the case. Disabled corrections officer harassed online and at work Ralph […]