This half-day workshop helps employers determine whether a workplace issue raises aspects of human rights law and when an investigation into the issue may be required.

What an employer can expect if the Commission becomes involved in the workplace issue will also be discussed.

Donna Seale, Human Rights Lawyer/Educator, will lead this session designed to dispel the myths and fears associated with human rights issues that occur 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

Human Resource Manager: “Human Rights don’t have to be viewed as a problem, but rather as part of a solution.”

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.

Donna Seale, Human Rights Lawyer/Educator, helps navigate the tricky road to reasonable accommodation

The key legal elements of the duty to accommodate and how to respond to requests for accommodation will be discussed

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

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

This workshop will be of interest to lawyers, law students, human resource professionals, and anyone who wishes to develop a better understanding of human rights legislation and its impact.

This seminar takes place over two lunch periods

Considers the effect of recent court and tribunal decisions dealing with equality and human rights law

Identifies emerging issues

Delivered by Sarah Lugtig, Legal Counsel for the Manitoba Human Rights Commission

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