So far, the year 2020 has been like a roller coaster ride. The
highs and lows, dips and turns have resulted in a myriad of changes
in our day to day routines both in our personal and work lives.
Amidst the changes that are occurring in the world and our
workplaces, the long awaited Regulations to the Bill C-65
amendments to the Canada Labour Code regarding workplace
harassment and violence were published on June 24, 2020. The Work
Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, SOR/2020-130,
("the Regulations") come into force on January 1,
2021.
What does this mean for federally-regulated employers?
A general duty requirement exists under Part II of the
Canada Labour Code ("Code") requiring
all federally regulated employers to ensure that the health and
safety at work of every person employed by them is protected.
Harassment and violence are potential occupational hazards that
must be identified and assessed; and steps must be taken to
mitigate and
