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Dark Side of HR: Preventing Workplace Violence, Harassment and Bullying

Do you know your obligations on preventing violence, harassment, and bullying in the workplace?

Employers in Canada have a legal obligation to provide a safe work environment to their employees. This includes a workplace free of violence, harassment, and bullying.

Employees who are bullied or harassed are more likely to experience chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. They may take time off work more frequently or even leave your business.

Not only should you take proactive steps to prevent violence, harassment and bullying in the workplace, but also be prompt in taking appropriate disciplinary action when any incidents of violence, harassment and bullying occur.

Non-compliance with your provincial legal requirements on preventing workplace violence, harassment and bullying may lead to fines and claims – besides damaging your business reputation.

In this webinar, our experts share what policies and procedures you need to build a safe and respectful workplace.

After watching this webinar, you’ll learn:

What is considered workplace harassment and bullying
How to prevent violence, harassment, and bullying at work
How to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment
What to include in your workplace violence, harassment, and bullying policy
And more…

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Meet Our Speakers

Michelle Ann Zoleta, Health and Safety Manager, Peninsula Canada

As the Health and Safety Manager, Michelle provides guidance to Peninsula clients on complex health and safety issues.

Michelle joined Peninsula Canada in 2018 and is responsible for ensuring the company’s internal health and safety compliance.

She also coaches the health & safety advisory team on addressing difficult inquiries from clients in the eight provinces where Peninsula operates.

Michelle has sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations across Canada. She collaborates with different internal departments to ensure Peninsula’s health and safety services are up to date with legislation and industry best practices.

She has extensive experience in providing consultation to clients on all aspects of health and safety management — offering timely answers and effective solutions to their concerns.

Michelle is passionate about ensuring all Peninsula clients get the professional advice and assistance they are seeking to comply with the health and safety laws of their respective province.

Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter, Peninsula Canada

As a licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, Olivia holds the title of Employment Law Expert & Presenter at Peninsula Canada.

Olivia joined Peninsula in 2020 as a Legal Claims Consultant where she assisted small to mid-sized business clients as their legal representative. She then transitioned to the role of a Senior Legal Content Specialist where she helped with drafting, editing and general oversight of the legal content within the Company. Over the years, Olivia has gained significant insight into legal, HR, and employee management challenges faced by Canadian SMEs.

In her current role, Olivia is the face of Peninsula webinars. She utilizes her employment law expertise to create relevant and comprehensive content to help small business owners stay compliant with employment standards and OHS legislation. 

Previously, Olivia worked as a paralegal associate at an employment law firm in Downtown Toronto. Olivia’s incisive commentary regularly appears on radio, websites and in newspapers. Her views have been featured on CBC Radio, CTV News, CP24, and Toronto Sun.