Ontario’s new sexual violence and harassment legislation

New legislation defining workplace sexual harassment — Bill 132 — receives Royal Assent

On March 8, 2016, the Ontario government passed Bill 132, Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2015. The legislation will amend various statutes, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), with respect to sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence and related matters — and employers should take notice.

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