Alberta Human Rights Information Service April 7, 2009
Human Rights in the Workplace public workshops scheduled for
May 2009
Human Rights in the Workplace public workshops are now scheduled for Edmonton on May 13, 2009 and Calgary on May 28, 2009.
The public workshops are full-day sessions that will provide an overview of the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act, in addition to covering two main topics: “Preventing Harassment in the Workplace” and “Duty to Accommodate.”
"Preventing Harassment in the Workplace" will help participants understand:
- different types of harassment,
- the impact of harassment on the work environment,
- employer liability and responsibility in dealing with harassment, and
- how to create a respectful work environment free of harassment.
"Duty to Accommodate" will enable participants to:
- gain an understanding of the duty to accommodate and its application to the grounds protected under Alberta’s human rights legislation,
- respond to requests for accommodation,
- understand the concept of undue hardship, and
- create inclusive workplaces that provide accommodation.
These workshops are available to the public and are particularly recommended for:
- business owners
- executives, managers and supervisors
- human resource specialists
- union representatives
- anyone interested in learning more about human rights in the workplace
The fee for the full-day workshop, which includes lunch, is $131.25 (GST included). Read more about the workshops and register online.
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