Increased focus on workplace harassment and bullying by lawmakers and society in general means increased pressure on employers to deal with it properly and fairly
In June 2010, Bill 168 came into force and amended Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). With this amendment in force, Ontario became the third province in Canada to enact protection for employees against violence and harassment in the workplace and, in turn, placed an increased obligation on employers to provide a workplace that is free from harassment and violence. Given amendments to the legislation and increased media attention on bullying, employers are dealing increasingly with complaints of workplace harassment and bullying, requiring them to take appropriate steps to effectively deal with these complaints.
