Bill 168: A Management Overview

Workplace Violence and Harassment Legislation

What is Bill 168?
Bill 168 is an Act to amend the current Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace. This Act received Royal Assent on December 15, 2009.

Who does this Legislation Impact?
Organizations in Ontario must have Workplace Violence and Harassment policies and procedures in place by June 15, 2010.

Who Should Attend:

• Human Resources Managers
• Health and Safety Managers
• Business owners
• Those employees who have input on workplace policy development

Included in the presentation:

• How does Bill 168 define Workplace Harassment and Workplace Violence?
• What do organizations need to do to be compliant with the legislation?
• What types of Workplace Violence are there?
• What you need to know about Domestic Violence in the Workplace
• The prevalence and impact of
  • Workplace Harassment
  • Workplace Violence
  • Domestic Violence
  • The importance of early prevention and a threat management strategy
• Q&A
  
• For more information call 905-721-3347 or 1-800-816-3615