Who can be a bystander?
Who can be a bystander? When a third-party witnesses or learns about an inappropriate interaction experienced by someone else, they are considered a “bystander”. Bystanders are not targets or offenders; they are direct or indirect witnesses. They can play a significant role in an investigation by providing information about what they observed. Bystanders Can: describe […]
What is an Employer’s Duty to Investigate a Harassment Complaint?
Is social media content an extension of the workplace? Does an employer have a duty to investigate if a victim is reluctant to report a complaint? Social media content can be considered an extension of the workplace. A victim’s reluctance to report, complain, or participate in an investigation does not relieve an employer of its […]
The workplace, where is it?
“Workplace” means more than just the four walls of a building. Workplace harassment, bullying, discrimination and violence can occur anywhere the organization’s business is being conducted. It includes any work-related interactions outside of the physical workplace like social functions, conferences, parking lots and social media, where harassment and discriminatory behaviours have or could have workplace […]
British Columbia Statutory Holidays 2024
In British Columbia, holidays hold significance not only for employees seeking well-deserved time off but also for employers striving to maintain compliance and foster a positive workplace culture. This blog will address some commonly asked questions regarding statutory holidays in British Columbia. Which dates, in 2024, do the Statutory Holidays Fall on in B.C.? New […]
What to Disclose After a Harassment Investigation
OHSA: What are an employer’s disclosure obligations after a workplace investigation has been completed? Background: Shannon Horner v. Stelco Inc. Parties: Stelco (Employer), Shannon Horner (Applicant) The applicant submitted a complaint to her employer alleging that she had been the subject of harassment via social media by several of her coworkers. The employer investigated […]
What is WHMIS?
What Does WHMIS Stand For? WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. It was created in 1988 to communicate important health and safety information about the hazardous products employers and workers may be exposed to while at work. It remained relatively unchanged until 2015, when WHMIS was […]
What Employers Need to Know: HR Compliance Checklist 2024 (Ontario)
To help employers in Ontario navigate their responsibilities to stay compliant with new laws as well as manage the workforce effectively, HR Proactive Inc. has compiled the following HR Compliance Checklist for 2024. Workplace Training Employers are required to provide workers with mandatory training on: Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Sexual Harassment in the […]
Don’t Wait for an Order from an Enforcement Officer to Refresh your Bill C-65 Policy/Training Program
Bill C-65: Does your training need updating? The Federal Government is enforcing and monitoring whether employers have updated their harassment and violence programs to include the Bill C-65 updates. Amendments to Bill C-65 (42-1), which came into force on January 1, 2021, the Canada Labour Code (CLC) Part II, focusing on Workplace Harassment and Violence […]
Legal and Inclusive Interviewing and Hiring
How to Make Interviewing and Hiring Decisions that do not Contravene the Human Rights Code (Code) This Interviewer Guide for Canadian Employers describes the human rights issues that commonly arise in interviews and some of the types of questions that may or may not be asked. What to Consider: Employment agencies/search firms The hiring process must […]
Requesting Job-Related Sensitive Information
Depending on the nature of the job the following information may be required: Quick Reference Links: Accommodation in terms of physical demands and other essential duties Medical Tests Psychometric and psychological testing Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing Gender identity-related information Police record checks Below we will identify what to consider and how to handle this […]
