Conflict, Court, or Another Way? Different Ways of Resolving a Family Dispute
Bill 168 Violence in the Workplace
1. To view this presentation as a webinar with sound visit CLEONet http://www.cleonet.ca/legal_education_webinars CLEONet is a web site of legal information for community workers and advocates who work with low-income and disadvantaged communities in Ontario. www.cleonet.ca
2. About our presenter… Long-time educator, activist and lawyer, Zahra Dhanani is the Legal Director for the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) , an agency that ensures access to justice for women, youth and children facing the threat of violence.
3. METRAC’s Workplace Justice Series Bill 168: Ontario's New Legislation on Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Presented by Zahra Dhanani Legal Director, Justice Program
4. "Safer for Women, Safer for Everyone" METRAC’S Workplace Justice Series Domestic Workers & Live-in Caregivers Experiencing Workplace Sexual Violence and Harassment Workplace Sexual Violence & Harassment METRAC’S Workplace Justice Series METRAC’S Workplace Justice Series Women Migrant Farm Workers Experiencing Workplace Sexual Violence and Harassment METRAC’S Workplace Justice Series Women Temporary Help Agency Employees Experiencing Workplace Sexual Violence and Harassment METRAC’S Workplace Justice Series Women Health Care Workers Experiencing Workplace and Harassment METRAC’S Workplace Justice Series Exotic Dancers Experiencing Workplace Sexual Violence and Harassment
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35. Potential Responses "Safer for Women, Safer for Everyone" Workplace harassment and violence: 1. Keep a journal of what happens and tell your employer/supervisor 2. Make a complaint to the Ontario Human Rights Commission 3. Contact the Ministry of Labor Inspectors 4. File a complaint under the Employment Standards Act 5. Apply for compensation under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act 6. File a civil suit at a Small Claims Court
36. "Safer for Women, Safer for Everyone" Action Plan for dealing with sexual/physical assault: 1. Go to a safe place 2. Talk to a friend or call a sexual assault/rape crisis centre 3. Decide whether to report the assault or not 4. If a report is made to police, they will need evidence
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38. If you would like to order METRAC’s Workplace Justice Series or other METRAC materials, please contact METRAC at Tel: (416) 392-3135 E-mail: [email_address] For online resources, visit www.metrac.org www.owjn.org
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