Employees in Ontario have a right not to be subjected to workplace violence and harassment, as provided for under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”). Depending on the form and the basis of the alleged harassment, employees may also seek protection under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”),
Ontario’s legislative framework has seen a significant transformation with the enactment of Bill 149, now officially known as the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (the Act). This groundbreaking legislation introduces sweeping amendments to various statutes related to employment, labour, and other pivotal matters affecting workers across the province. Here is a look into