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Sex workers facing increased safety risks
BY AMANDA SILLIKER Jade is going into a client meeting alone. She does not have a lone worker monitoring device and knows very little about the client. These meetings often occur after hours and out of public view. Like many jobs, she is at risk for a variety of...
Bill C-45 cracks down on harassment in workplaces
OTTAWA — The time has come to crack down on harassment in federal workplaces, including Parliament Hill, says Employment Minister Patty Hajdu.“Parliament Hill features distinct power imbalances that perpetuate the culture that people with a lot of power and prestige...
New app raises thorny legal issues: Mandin
A new app designed to help victims of sexual assault find each other could harm their case if they decide to pursue criminal charges or a civil suit, Toronto civil litigator Stephany Mandin tells Metro News.“I would be hesitant to encourage people to use this,” says...
New rules seek to improve workplace complaints process
Toronto civil litigator Stephany Mandin hopes Ontario’s new rules governing workplace sexual violence and harassment will give employees the courage to report such incidents.“It calls for more accountability for employers and a level of consistency for the employees,...