This morning we see the faces and hear the stories of the women and men killed and wounded in Orlando. They look and sound like us, our neighbours, our friends, our families. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub massacre, as well as to their loved ones.
From: OHRC policy position on sexualized and gender-specific dress codes
March 8, 2016 - The OHRC recognizes the severe impacts of sexual harassment on working women and trans people. It can reduce employees’ morale, decrease productivity and contribute to physical and emotional effects such as anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. The United Nations’ Declaration of the Elimination of Violence Against Women specifically recognizes that sexual harassment is a form of violence against women.
OHRC and HRPA webinar on preventing sexual harassment at work
July 07, 2015 at 12:00 pm
30 minutes
OHRC and HRPA webinar on preventing sexual harassment at work for HR professionals.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) invite you to a free webinar on preventing sexual harassment at work for human resources professionals, employers, unions, professional associations and employees.
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is pleased to mark Sexual Harassment Awareness Week. Sexual harassment continues to be a critical issue across Ontario society. Recent news coverage of incidents affecting female reporters while on the job highlights the pervasiveness of the problem for women at work. The OHRC has long recognized the serious impact of sexual harassment on its victims, and on an organization’s morale and overall productivity.
Preventing sexual harassment at work: An overview
December 10, 2014 at 11:00 am
40 minutes
Overview on preventing sexual harassment at work, with Q&A.
Preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression
June 04, 2014 at 11:00 am
60 minutes
Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression overview and Q&A.
Introduction to human rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code (revised 2014).
From: Minds that matter: Report on the consultation on human rights, mental health and addictions
We heard how people face a “double burden” of coming out as gay, lesbian or bisexual and also disclosing a mental health issue. Some said the stress they experienced because of discrimination based on their sexual orientation contributed to mental health issues and addictions.
This submission outlines recent developments for the reporting period June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012 related to discrimination in employment and the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (the OHRC) mandate. It includes OHRC activities, recent case law and comment regarding relevant ILO Committee observations and direct requests.
