With racial injustice uprisings in the US, and similar
demonstrations taking place Canada-wide, racial inequalities and
injustice are top of mind.
Now is the time for institutions to review internal policies and
practices to ensure that they are consistent with human rights
legislation and promote equality in employment and diversity and
inclusiveness in the workplace. To this end, employers should:
1. Review their human rights policy
- Is it current with recent changes to
human rights legislation?
- Does it allow for a non-intimidating
procedure for making complaints?
- Does it describe a trauma-informed
investigative process that provides procedural fairness for all
parties?
