This webinar is an introduction to the changes to the Canada Labour Code regarding Harassment and Violence, and to the new Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations coming into force in Canada on January 1, 2021.
This training will help you find your way to findings by identifying strategies on how to (1) craft an appropriate scope of investigation utilizing existing employer policies, (2) elicit relevant information from sometimes traumatized witnesses who are fearful of retaliation due to the alleged bullying, (3) determine whether bullying behavior is representative of discriminatory conduct; (4) make proper findings supported by the weight of the evidence; and (5) deal with tricky issues which can be unique to bullying investigations.
Our panelists have extensive experience undertaking and advising on reportable conduct investigations. This webinar will provide an overview of common issues and challenges associated with reportable conduct investigations from the perspectives of the Victorian regulator (Commission for Children and Young People), a lawyer and an investigator. Each panelist will offer practical guidance for those conducting reportable conduct investigations involving children and expert insight into the complexities of this unique area.
Conflict resolution tools like mediation and restorative processes are important options for investigators and HR professionals to be aware of. Our panelists will share experiences ranging from administering ombuds programs within large institutions, piloting the use of restorative practices at a major corporation, and mediating individual workplace conflicts of all shapes and sizes.
During the course of any investigation, issues of potential criminal liability on the part of an individual or an institution may unexpectedly arise. This presentation will identify different scenarios where this may occur and help prepare the investigator to skillfully navigate them.