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ARTICLE · 12 DECEMBER 2025

Protecting Our Municipal Workforce

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Municipalities in Manitoba have a responsibility to protect the physical, mental, and psychological well-being of their employees. This article outlines the requirements under The Workplace Safety and Health Act...

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Jennifer Hanson
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Margaretha (Maggie) Spezzano
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Municipalities in Manitoba have a responsibility to protect the physical, mental, and psychological well-being of their employees. This article outlines the requirements under The Workplace Safety and Health Act, including harassment prevention policies, complaint procedures, and proactive measures to maintain a safe and respectful workplace. For expert guidance, contact TDS Law's municipal law team.

Ensuring Workplace Safety for Municipal Employees in Manitoba: Harassment Prevention and Employee Well-Being

With government bodies reporting an increase in harassing and/or threatening conduct towards elected officials and municipal staff, it is time for a refresher on a municipality's obligations under The Workplace Safety and Health Act (C.C.S.M. c W210) (the "Act") and its supporting Regulation (M.R. 217/2006) to ensure the safety, health and welfare of employees "as far as reasonably practicable."

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