Workplace Harassment

• Judge dismisses some claims in case alleging BlackBerry CEO harassed former staffer

  U.S. magistrate judge Sallie Kim granted BlackBerry and John Giamatteo's request late Friday to throw out a claim that they fostered a "hostile" work environment.

  Tech

  Jul 29
  
• Saskatchewan above national average in workplace harassment: Statistics Canada

  Statistics Canada shows Saskatchewan is above the national average when it comes to experiencing harassment or sexual assault in the workplace.

  Canada

  Feb 12
  
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• Nearly half of women in Canada report workplace harassment: StatCan

  The numbers are an increase from a previous report on workplace harassment in 2018, with 47 per cent of women and 31 per cent of men reporting experiencing such an incident.

  Canada

  Feb 12
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• 6 B.C. search and rescue leaders pen finger-pointing letter to provincial government

  The letter addressed to Premier David Eby, but sent to MLAs and members of the Official Opposition as well, points fingers at Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• City of Leduc and firefighters reach settlement in class-action harassment lawsuit

  The City of Leduc has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that involves two female firefighters who alleged years of sexual assault, harassment and bullying.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
• Regina court adjourned for union looking to overturn workplace harassment decision

  CUPE 21 is looking to overturn a decision made by the Workers' Compensation Board and the City of Regina regarding damages sought due to workplace sexual harassment.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2023
• Two former employees of Algerian Consulate in Montreal sue for workplace harassment

  The women say in separate lawsuits that the consulate was a 'toxic' work environment that led both of them to take sick leave. The allegations have not been proven in court.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2023
• Inquest into death of Vancouver police officer Nicole Chan to begin in January

  Nicole Chan, 30, died by suicide two years after she had filed two complaints to her boss about inappropriate relationships with two senior officers.

  Crime

  Nov 24, 2022
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• Bank of Canada won’t say whether it used NDAs in harassment, workplace violence cases

  After receiving six complaints over two years and saying half violated its policy for workplace violence and harassment, the Bank of Canada is mum on the scope of repercussions.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2022
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• Sexualized violence in Victoria’s hospitality sector prompts new safety program

  The new program was prompted by a "number of incidents" related to sexual assault in Victoria's hospitality sector, including restaurants and bars.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2022