Partners Al Formosa and Megan Mah will present Preventing and Managing Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry, an instructor-led live webinar that will be hosted by The Construction Institute of Canada on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

The issue of discrimination and harassment within the construction sector has gained increased significance amidst the expanding diversity of its workforce. This presentation aims to enlighten participants on the definitions of discrimination and harassment.

The webinar will delve into the circumstances necessitating employer-initiated investigations. Notably, unions are submitting a rising number of grievances related to discrimination and harassment.

The discussion will further explore the evolving legal landscape, including prevalent case trends and the types of damages typically sought and granted by arbitrators and the OLRB. Concluding the presentation, Al and Megan will offer actionable strategies for preventing complaints and grievances, along with a model policy for consideration or comparison with existing policies.

For more information and to register, click here.