Workshops

The Alberta Human Rights Commission offers both public and customized educational workshops on specific topics for various groups, including employers, employees, unions, professionals, educators, community groups and others. In addition, the Commission offers workshops for specific audiences such as Government of Alberta employees.

Public workshops

Public workshops are regularly scheduled. Read details about upcoming public workshops.

Customized workshops

Customized workshops are held at the request of an organization and are tailored to meet the needs of the organization. Read details about customized workshops.

Workshops offered to Government of Alberta employees

The Commission is offering 25 half-day Human Rights in the Workplace workshops to Government of Alberta employees from September 21, 2010 to February 16, 2011. The workshops will be offered in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Peace River and High Level. Government of Alberta employees can register for these workshops through MyAgent. For more information, contact the Government of Alberta Learning Centre at GOA.training@gov.ab.ca or at (780) 644-2222.

For more information about workshops, contact us.

The need for human rights education in the workplace

About eighty per cent of human rights complaints originate in the workplace, and employers have a responsibility to ensure their workplaces are free of discrimination. Business owners and executives, managers and supervisors, human resource specialists and others with human rights responsibilities, union representatives, employees, and other stakeholders want answers to questions such as:

  • What areas and grounds are protected under Alberta's human rights legislation?
  • What are an employer's legal responsibilities for addressing and preventing harassment and discrimination based on the protected grounds?
  • How does human rights legislation affect hiring practices and job requirements?
  • What are the legal requirements for employers to accommodate employees with disabilities or other needs protected under Alberta’s human rights legislation?
  • What is undue hardship and when does it apply?
  • What is the impact of human rights law on employee benefits?

From April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009, the Commission presented 94 workshops across the province to approximately 2,014 participants. Participants from these sessions have consistently told us they appreciate the positive tone and message of respect and inclusion for all as well as the strategies to create welcoming and respectful workplaces.

Revised: August 31, 2010 

 

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to complaints of discrimination using the Internet.

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if you have a specific complaint.

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