Women in Work

Parental Leave: 

Whether you are adopting or having a baby, parental leave is time away from work in which your employer holds your position for you. Generally, to qualify for parental leave you will have had to been at your place of work for a minimum amount of time.  Each province has their own laws to protect parents. 

For an overview of Employment Insurance and Parental Leave benefits, click here to visit The Government of Canada Benefits site. 

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For a Parental Human Rights Guide for Employers, please click here

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Sexual Harsassment: 

Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, sexual harassment is defined as “engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought to be known to be unwelcome.” For more information on how to idenfity sexual harrassment and how to take next steps, click here to visit the Ontario Human Rights Commission. 

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