December 2009 - March 2010
HUMAN RIGHTS ARE EVERYONE'S BUSINESS
CertificateParticipants who attend and complete three workshops will receive a Certificate
of Achievement
Human Rights in the Workplace
This half day interactive workshop is specifically tailored for employers and human resource professionals
- Human Rights Investigators clarify a variety of workplace human rights topics and explain how the Commission processes complaints
- Defines discrimination and harassment and the meaning behind reasonable accommodation under The Code
- Reveals a proactive approach to pre-employment inquiries and writing workplace policies
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March 11, 2010
Cost: $95.00
Human Resource Manager: "Human Rights don’t have to be viewed as a problem, but rather as part of a solution."
Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace
This half day workshop offers practical advice using real examples to those responsible for dealing with accommodation workplace issues, either for an employer or union.
- Helps navigate the tricky road to reasonable accommodation
- Explains the key legal elements of the duty to accommodate and how to respond to requests for accommodation
- Those responsible for dealing with accommodation workplace issues, either for an employer or union, will want to attend.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Cost: $95.00 (Lunch Included)
"Great session! The presentation was very informative, well organized and very interesting. Thank you!" Training Coordinator
Harassment in the Workplace
This half day workshop will be of interest to those requiring a more in-depth discussion of harassment
- Develop and implement anti-harassment policies
- Know how to appropriately respond to a harassment complaint from an employee
- Human Rights Investigators explain what harassment is under The Code, why anti-harassment policies are needed and what they should include
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $95.00
Employer: "An eye-opener for understanding obligation and responsibilities regarding harassment."
How to Investigate a Human Rights Complaint
This full day workshop assists supervisors and human resource professionals who are frequently confronted with a human rights complaint in their workplace
- Donna Seale, Human Rights Lawyer/Educator, explains what to do and guides you through the planning process, interviewing techniques and the gathering and evaluating of evidence
- Participants will work through sample case scenarios
Date to be determined pending sufficient registration
To express your interest, please call our Brandon office
Cost: $165.00 (Lunch Included)
"Having the opportunity to practice the process we learned was excellent." Employer Liaison Representative
Pre-Employment Inquiries
This lunch seminar explains how The Code applies to all aspects of hiring. Find out what you can do and what you can ask.
- recruitment practices
- job postings
- advertising
- application forms
- interviews
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. (Lunch Provided)
Cost: $25.00
"I like the interactive style of the presentation – gets everyone involved!"
Further Information
To register, please contact
Sheilagh Hooper at 1-888-884-8681
Email: Sheilagh.Hooper@gov.mb.ca
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Rm 341 - 340 Ninth Street
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2
Website: www.manitoba.ca/hrc
Phone: 204-726-6261
Fax: 204-726-6035
Toll Free: 1-888-884-8681
TTY: 1-888-897-2811
Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca
In recognition of sensitivities experienced by many individuals, participants in all workshops are asked to please refrain from using scented products, perfumes or colognes.
Registration and payment are required two weeks in advance.
Cancellation Policy
Two weeks notice is required for refund
On-site group seminars are available by request.
Please contact the Manitoba Human Rights Commission
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