By Alexandra Noad | Lethbridge Herald Transgender people are four-times more likely to experience gender-based violence and a professor at MacEwan University is …
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Action, not statements, needed to support social workers in Nunavut: NEU president
By Jeff Pelletier | Nunatsiaq News Family Services Minister Margaret Nakashuk is condemning what she describes as violence and harassment toward community social …
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Facing workplace violence head-on: Legal duties and practical strategies for employers
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattWorkplace violence is a critical health and safety concern affecting employees’ well-being, productivity, and organizational culture. Under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) …
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Sentencing expected soon for man accused of beating up co-worker at New Year’s party at employer’s house in Prince George, B.C.
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A BC Supreme Court judge in Quesnel reserved sentence for a man who severely injured a …
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When home isn’t safe: The role of employers in tackling domestic violence
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattAccording to the Canadian Labour Congress, one in three workers has experienced domestic violence. Eighty-nine percent of these individuals report that domestic …
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AI-powered weapon scanners installed at Winnipeg hospital in response to staff safety concerns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Manitoba government has permanently installed artificial intelligence-powered weapon scanners at the emergency departments of Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg in response …
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Sarnia, Ont., councillor barred from City Hall following workplace violence, harassment investigation
By Andrew Wilton | Sarnia Journal Councillor Bill Dennis has been barred from City Hall, except in limited circumstances, and can only attend …
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Student inclusion must be balanced with employee safety: N.B. labour arbitrator
By Andrew Bates | Telegraph-Journal The provincial government is asking a judge to overturn a labour arbitrator’s ruling that says the province must …
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Alberta driver’s firing over racist remarks, violent threats upheld by arbitrator
A driver’s termination for alleged racist comments and violent threats — including stating “I hate blacks,” raising his arm and saying “white …
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Preparing for the unthinkable: How workplaces can address the risk of armed assailants
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattShould my workplace prepare for active assailants? This is a question many would not want to think about. However, thinking about and …

