Ontario’s new sexual violence and harassment legislationNew legislation defining workplace sexual harassment — Bill 132 — receives Royal AssentBy Norm Keith and Kathy Chandler04/27/2016|Canadian Employment Law Today|Last Updated: 07/06/2016 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.The legislation is an important part of “It’s Never Okay,” the province’s three-year action plan to help change attitudes, improve supports for survivors who come forward, and make workplaces, communities and school campuses safer and more responsive to incidents and complaints about sexual violence and harassment.Amendments to Ontario OHSA To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.