Toxicity in the workplace

Introduction

The recent allegations of racism and toxicity surrounding the hit series “Lost” and its showrunners, Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, serve as an opportunity to examine workplace misconduct within the framework of Canadian labour law (legal implications and obligations). …

Disrespect, Bullying and Harassment in the WorkplaceDisrespect, Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

The places we work define a substantial part of our lives, and of our day-to-day wellbeing. After a year of lockdown, where a ‘workplace’ is starting to resemble a loosely held digital network, business leaders are required more than ever …

The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements emphasize that employers must recognize sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is prohibited by law. Employers must conduct adequate and impartial investigations where necessary, and will
be …