Special Guest Blog from Workplace Bullying expert and
Legislative Advocate Dr. Lisa M.S. Barrow, author of “In
Darkness Light Dawns: Exposing Workplace Bullying“ and “Hope For
a Healthy Workplace“. She was deeply involved in Canada’s recent
passage of anti-bullying legislation. Fortunately for employees
who live in a few Canadian provinces such as Ontario,
Saskatchewan and Quebec, legislation has been passed that
addresses workplace harassment. Quebec (2002) was one of the
first provinces to pass workplace harassment legislation.
Saskatchewan followed suit in 2007. The province of Ontario
recently passed legislation under the Ontario Health & Safety
Act that addresses workplace harassment. The new legislation
goes into effect on June 15, 2010. Employers are required to
incorporate policies that address not only workplace harassment
but also workplace violence and domestic violence. Employers
must educate and train employees about workplace violence and
harassment. They must take reasonable steps to protect em