By Katie Stargardter When a workplace complaint arrives, how you document the investigation matters just as much as how you conduct it. At the Human Rights Tribunal, a Ministry of Labour inspection, or in court, your documentation doesn’t just support your case; it is your case. What Is a Workplace Investigation in Ontario? A formal […]
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By Dessie Barton Workplace conflict is inevitable. But in British Columbia, not all conflicts can, or should, be handled informally. There comes a point where employers have a legal obligation to move beyond coaching or mediation and conduct a formal workplace investigation. Knowing when that threshold is met is not always straightforward for employers. In
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By Katie Stargardter In Ontario, organizations face significant risks when conducting workplace investigations. Mistakes can go beyond internal employee relations issues, creating serious compliance risk under both the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Workplace investigations are therefore among the highest-risk activities an organization undertakes. Let’s examine common assumptions
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By Kristina Kovacevic Workplace investigations are one of the most sensitive and high-risk processes an employer may undertake. When allegations of harassment, discrimination, bullying, misconduct, or workplace safety concerns arise, organizations must respond in a way that is procedurally fair, legally defensible, and respectful of everyone involved. In British Columbia, employers also have legal
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By: Jasmin Aujla A workplace investigation is a formal and impartial process used to determine whether incidents of harassment, violence, misconduct, or other policy violations have occurred. The goal is to gather and evaluate relevant information, assess whether the alleged behaviour took place, and identify appropriate next steps. When do Workplace Investigations Occur? Workplace
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The advent of social media and online work communication channels has changed the way we interact with our coworkers. With these new methods of communication have come new forms of inappropriate behaviour, which, if not properly addressed, can diminish your organization’s morale, culture, and productivity. Staying on top of new trends in workplace misconduct will
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When does a workplace go from slightly uncomfortable to toxic? Accusations of bullying from one employee to another can be both pronounced and subtle. As a manager who has many responsibilities on top of overseeing a team, you may be tempted to disregard a complaint in order to let it “heal itself.” At Pivot HR,
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Where there are two or more people, conflict is bound to arise. From intimidation to inappropriate text messaging – workplace harassment takes on many different forms. Employers and employees alike need to be fully informed about what constitutes harassment as a first step towards preventing it from happening within their workplaces. Our professional team of
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Has a staff member recently complained about a problematic coworker? Is the culture of your workplace beginning to dwindle from the hostility? In these situations, the next logical step is to open an investigation to get to the bottom of the issue and resolve it. At Pivot HR, our experienced consultants can provide you and
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Following up with action after you and your employees take anti-bullying and harassment training is crucial. Training is important as it provides education from unbiased professionals; but over time, this knowledge can be forgotten. What are you doing as a leader to prevent your employees from returning to old practices? Pivot HR provides anti-bullying and
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