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The changes strengthen protections for workers from workplace violence and workplace harassment. Bill 168 requires employers to have policies and programs in place to deal with workplace violence, workplace harassment and domestic violence that may occur in the workplace.
Bill 168 has been enacted as Chapter 23 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2009. The Bill adds Part III.0.1 (Violence and Harassment) to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Subsection 1 (1) of the Act is amended to include definitions of workplace violence and workplace harassment.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act ( OHSA) sets out roles and responsibilities for workplace parties with respect to workplace violence and workplace harassment, including developing and implementing policies and programs.
On June 15, 2010, Bill 168, which amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to deal with workplace violence and harassment, came into force. In 2016, Bill 132 further amended the OHSA to expand the meaning of workplace harassment to include workplace sexual harassment.
Bill 168 is an amendment to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”). It came into force on June 15, 2010 and aims to protect workers from violence and harassment. The Bill outlines stiff penalties for all employers in Ontario who fail to meet their new responsibilities and duties under the law.
This guide explains what every worker, supervisor, employer and constructor needs to know about workplace violence and workplace harassment requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Act ( OHSA ).
Apr 12, 2010 · Bill 168, the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace), 2009, amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to impose new obligations on employers with respect to workplace violence and harassment. On June 15, 2010, Bill 168 will become law.
