Pertinent Legislation

Workplace Investigations

Unresolved or unaddressed conflict in the workplace breeds a host of untenable working conditions that can cause psychological harm to employees, disruptions to productivity, expensive, lengthy lawsuits, and negative publicity for employers.

At Reed Research, we know how disruptive and costly these conflicts can be. We exceed industry standards for investigator competency. We offer experienced, certified, trauma-informed workplace investigators committed to conducting fair and impartial investigations for your workplace. This is a critical component of your legal obligations as an employer to maintain a safe, healthy and respectful work environment free from harassment, discrimination and bullying.

We provide prompt, thorough, and confidential results that determine the root causes, make findings of fact, and recommend ways to prevent future incidents so you can resolve conflict and make clear, informed, and legally defensible decisions.

Furthermore, we provide timely workplace assessments tailored to your unique circumstances. These assessments are powerful tools for discovering potential conflict hotspots and concerns in your workspace, empowering you to proactively address them and prevent detrimental incidents.

Lastly, our expertise extends to restoring strained working relationships marred by conflict, ensuring a conducive and productive atmosphere for all stakeholders.

Employers must investigate workplace harassment complaints under the Occupational Health & Safety Act. (OHSA). Other binding legislation and policies are:

  • The Canada Labour Code (federal) Bill C-65
  • The Ontario Human Rights Code
  • The Canadian Human Rights Act
  • Employment Standards Act (Ministry of Labour)(Provincial)
  • Occupational Health & Safety (Bill 168) (Requires employers to have policies and programs in place)
  • Worker Compensation (WSIB) (claims)
  • Bill132 (Sexual Violence & Harassment Action Plan Act)
  • Organization Policies
  • Collective Agreements

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