We all write notes for ourselves at some point or another, for one reason or another. Whether it be a ‘to do’ list, a goal list, a diary entry of what we did that day or a reminder to pick up eggs at the store, notes help us in innumerable ways in our daily lives. Notes are [...]
Human Rights Law in Canadian Workplaces
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Having a process AND following it key to meeting duty to accommodate
In the course I teach for the Manitoba Human Rights Commission on “The Duty to Accommodate in the Workplace”, I spend a good chunk of time talking about how important it is for employers to implement a policy/process in their workplaces establishing how they will respond to requests for accommodation by employees. In particular, I talk [...]
The danger of complacency: why regular harassment prevention training should be a no-brainer
After letting my blog take a back seat to the flurry of investigation and training work that's been requested of me since mid-April, I'm finally ready to get back to writing! Truly thankful for the work but boy has it been busy!
For today's post I'm actually reflecting back on my recent investigations to discuss why it [...]
Clearing the air: criminal records, employment and the Manitoba Human Rights Code
For some reason, I've run across a bunch of articles lately which make the bold statement that Manitoba's human rights legislation offers no protection to employees or job applicants charged with a criminal offence or who have a criminal record. Since that is not the case, I thought I'd try to 'clear the air.'
Whether a [...]
How can a human rights complaint come to my attention?
In any workplace, employers (and managers and supervisors) have to be alert to the fact that human rights-related complaints that employees may have will not necessarily be brought to their attention by way of a formal, written complaint. Some employees may go the formal route, but not all will. Many employees choose not to formally [...]
Holiday parties and human rights? Oh my!
Holidays, parties and human rights……just doesn’t roll off your tongue, does it? Well, not that I want to rain on anyone’s parade, but, work parties can, in fact, engage human rights issues that employers and employees alike need to be aware of. Given that we are heading into the December holiday season and workplaces will [...]
New study shows how US companies are addressing an aging workforce
Aging Workforce News has an interesting post highlighting the results of a just-released study exploring what four US companies are doing to address an aging workforce. The study, conducted on behalf of the Metlife Mature Market Institute, a provider of insurance and financial services in the US, provides insights into and ideas as to how [...]
Assertive women at greater risk of being sexually harassed in the workplace
Who do you think is more likely to be sexually harassed in the workplace?
a. a woman who displays stereotypically female characteristics such as deference and warmth; or
b. a woman who displays stereotypically male characteristics like assertiveness and dominance?
If you guessed "b" you would be right, at least according to a study discussed in the media [...]
‘Thinking Outside the Box’ a useful reference tool for accommodating disability in the workplace
I just came across a new website that I think will be of interest to anyone who is looking for information on accommodating people with disabilities in the workplace. It is called "Thinking Outside the Box" ("TOTB") and was just launched about a month ago by Strategic Employment Solutions, an Ontario-based organization that assists persons [...]
