Legal Options For Sexual Harassment/Discrimination Victims

Victims of sexual harassment, misconduct and discrimination are often not familiar with the complex legal framework that deals with these issues. This lectures explains the basic legal options available to the victims of sexual harassment, misconduct and discrimination and offers tools to select a legal recourse that is most suitable for the individual circumstances. The lecture also provides some examples of comments or conduct that may constitute sexual harassment, misconduct or discrimination.

This lecture is taught by Amer Mushtaq, LL.B., M. Engineering, B.Sc. (Hons.), who is the Principal and Founder of the law firm, Formative LLP. Through this YouTube channel, Amer shares practical advice from his years of legal experience to help anyone access justice and achieve their goals. Subscribe today to learn more.

Amer also offers in-depth courses (by paid subscription) on various legal topics through http://www.youcounsel.ca/.

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Lecture Outline:
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0:02 Disclaimer and Introduction to sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or discrimination within the employment law world
1:16 What is sexual harassment/discrimination? Various examples
4:22 What are your legal options? Federal and Provincial Legislation
7:30 Criminal Code - Parts V and VIII
9:41 Canada Labor Code – Section 247.1
10:57 Human Rights Act – Federal: Sections 3(1), 10 and 14 (1), (2)
12:37 Ontario Human Rights Code – Sections 1,2,3,5,7, 7(3) and 8
14:13 Occupational Health and Safety Act – Section 1(1) and Part III.0.1
16:04 Unionized Employees – “Collective Agreement”; Criminal or Human Rights Complaint
18:44 Civil Action – Torts and Breach of Statute/s
20:12 Considerations – 6 factors
28:55 Conclusion
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