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In December 2009 the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 168, amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding workplace violence and workplace harassment, including domestic violence, which takes effect June 15, 2010. The ORHMA has had numerous meetings with government officials to ensure that the new changes do not place additional liabilities or regulatory burden on employers. The new Act does provide new rights and protections for workers, and requires every employer to:
- prepare policies with respect to workplace violence and workplace harassment,
- develop and maintain programs to implement their policies, and
- provide information and instruction to workers on the contents of these policies and programs.
The Ministry of Labour is currently developing a compliance guide, to assist employers in undertaking a risk assessment and developing policies that will help them understand and meet their new obligations, rights and responsibilities. The document is expected to be released spring of 2010 and the ORHMA will make it available to all members as soon as it has been finalized.
Resources and Articles:
Bill 168 – What Employers Need to Know
Bill 168 – Compliance Toolbox
Ontario Ministry of Labour: www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/workplaceviolence.php
Ministry of Labour: Protecting Workers from Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment (March 2010) 
Ministry of Labour: Workplace Violence and Harassment: Understanding the Law: Compliance Guide: April 2010
Ontario Service Safety Alliance: Bill 168 - Countdown to Compliance (March 2010) 
Hicks Morley – Ontario Government Passes Workplace Violence Legislation (December 2009)
Sherrard Kuzz, LLP – June 15, 2010: Countdown to Bill 168 (February 2010)
Preventing Workplace Violence - OSSA ORHMA
Upcoming Seminars:
Below is more information to help employers understand their new obligations and employee rights. Please also find below a list of upcoming seminars where employers can learn more about Bill 168.
- March 25: Bill 168: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace, A Practical Guide to Managing The New Law
Sherrard Kuzz LLP, HReview Breakfast Seminar (Complimentary)
Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre
8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON
To Register: info@sherrardkuzz.com or 416.603.0700
- Preventing Violence & Harassment at Work - How to Integrate Bill 168 Requirements into your OHS Program
The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (partners of the Ontario Service Safety Alliance) is offering a series of interactive half day seminars
For more information visit http://www.iapa.ca/Catalog/eventdetails.aspx?id=564
For more information:
Ministry of Labour www.labour.on.ca
Ontario Service Safety Alliance www.ossa.com
Hicks Morley www.hicksmorley.com
Sherrard-Kuzz, LLP www.sherrardkuzz.com
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