Racism In The Workplace

• Black public servant files complaint over alleged ‘slaves’ remark by supervisor

  The remark was reportedly made in November 2019, said Monica Agard, who has worked at the Immigration and Refugee Board in Toronto since 1990.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2021
  
• ‘Pipeline problem’ myth at play in corporate Canada’s diversity shortage, experts say

  The Zero Report found 89 per cent of organizations had zero Black women in pipeline to executive officer roles. The number jumps to 91 per cent when it comes to Indigenous women.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2021
  
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• Companies aren’t ‘comfortable’ talking about anti-Black racism. Here’s how to start

  Change won't come from mass emails and one-time anti-racism training, experts say. It has to be more radical than that.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 18, 2020
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• Racism at work is common — but experts say employers aren’t tackling it

  While it's no surprise discrimination happens at work, there's not enough information available about workplace hiring practices or pay policies.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 11, 2019
• Calls for public inquiry into workplace bullying and discrimination within HRM

  A Halifax-based group dedicated to employment equity is calling for an independent public inquiry into what it calls a pattern of bullying and discrimination at the municipality.

  Canada

  May 31, 2018
• Halifax bus mechanic who allegedly created ‘poisoned work environment’ no longer works for HRM

  City spokesman Nick Ritcey says Arthur Maddox is no longer with Halifax Transit but he declined to discuss how or why he left his position, citing "confidential personnel matters."

  Canada

  May 30, 2018
• N.S. Human Rights Commission finds Halifax Transit mechanic discriminated in ‘poisoned work environment’

  The complainant alleged his co-workers made degrading and racist comments and that a co-worker tried to run him over with a bus.

  Canada

  May 29, 2018