Sexual Harassment In the Workplace Project

SHIW provides free public legal information, summary legal advice to workers experiencing workplace sexual harassment, and training and resources to employers.

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The Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (SHIW) Project is funded by the Department of Justice Canada.

We provide public free legal education, free training on workplace sexual harassment as well as free legal advice to individuals regarding sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Ontario's #SHIWproject invites you to participate in #ParriagGroup #survey focused at gathering information to help improve #LegalAdvice services. Your confidential input is so greatly appreciated

https://t.co/2FhZrByLG1 #SHAPEYourworkplace #DOJ #SexualHarassmentintheWorkplace

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Noteworthy #SHIWRuling: B.C. Doctor #SexualAssault conviction (2024) involving 1 patient/ 2 staff, & subsequent incarceration, receives penalty/ #BCPSC #Undertaking - a lifetime ban to practice medicine in all jurisdictions. https://t.co/Euj1v9eZJa #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

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Noteworthy #SHIWRulings: BC #CollegeComplementaryHealthProfession has banned 2 #MassageTherapists. One criminally charged #SexualAssault & second admission #Misconduct. RULED surrender of license for extended periods https://t.co/En5UfgMUxl #CTVNews (May)

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Thank-you #VeteransAffairsCanada for the acknowledgement and #Supports available to #Survivors of #MilitarySexualTrauma (MST).
For details re supports: https://t.co/4dxbvq4iCE

#DoNotSufferInSilence #WomenVeterans
#SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

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As we begin our #Spring cleaning over this #VictoriaDay weekend, let's also #PullTheWeeds and #PlantRespect in the #Workplace.

#SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

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Noteworthy #SHIWRuling: Following 5-Day #Trial #ProvincialCourtBC found automotive shop manager #GUILTY #SexualAssault - 7 specific acts on young receptionist (2022)

#HRLAWCanada (Apr. 08. 26) https://t.co/qrjmvsw76S R. v. T.S. 2026 BCPC 72 (#CanLII) #SHAPEYourWorkplace #DOJ

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For free confidential #LegalAdvise, please call 1-833-677-5146.
#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
#ShapeYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

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#MentalHealthWeek is a reminder of the importance of #SocialConnections to foster healthier communities/ colleagues/ #workplaces and personal self.

#ConnectforMentalHealth #ComeTogetherCanada #GC
#SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

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Noteworthy #SHIWRuling: #WorkersCompensation #AppealsTribunal upheld RULING (2021) #EducationAssistant sustained psychological injury. The #SexualAssault by a #student during pool activity met definition of significant #work-related stressor. For details: https://t.co/ADQQSVhpiL

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#NationalDayofMourning #TheresaVince #SearsCanada
#ShapeYourWorkplace #SHIWProject #DOJ

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On Tues. Apr. 28th 11am, please follow #CCOHS observance, #Moment of #Silence - to honour workers affected by #WorkplaceTragedies.

#SafetyNewCanada #CanadianCentreOccupationalHealthSafety
#SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

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We thank #RecyCorbitt for her refusal to remain #Silent! Your story helped to contribute to future activism/ #CivilRights/ #MeTooMovements. #PromotingProtectingHumanRights #CharterAnniversary #SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

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For 44 years, our Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms has played a fundamental role/ a critical #Legal #Instrument to ensure & advance #protections for #Canadians. If you have a question regarding a #SHIW matter, please call [phone].
#CharterDay #SHAPEYourWorkplace #DOJ

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Thank-you #DrWorkmanStark for your research on the #workplace behaviours that "hush" the problem of #SexualHarassment and for outlining how ALL #leaders can disrupt the #dynamics of #Silence. https://t.co/IatWjsxGpp

#TheConversation (Apr.05.26) #SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject

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Thank-you #CynthiaMathieu! Thank-you for celebrating managers who dare to create a truly #safeworkplace. The managers who have the courage & strength to address the #toxicbully/ individuals who use and abuse power. #InternationalPinkShirtDay
#SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

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Noteworthy #SHIWRuling:
Following #GuiltyPlea, #SexualAssault, the #OntarioSuperiorCourtofJustice ordered bar owner to pay ~ $140K in damages (general/ aggravated/ punitive) to employee/ server (4 yrs)
#HRLawCanada (Feb. 5. 26)
https://t.co/TeyBD78bdl
#SHAPEYourWorkplace #D0J

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During #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth we are reminded of the importance to avoid stereotyping people with #DeveopmentalDisabilties and to be mindful of this #vulnerable group as it ties to #SexualHarassment.

#NDDAM 2026 Theme:
"We're Here: Then, Now, Always"

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Noteworthy #SHIWRuling: Ontario #DisciplineTribunal found #Chiropodist #guilty of #SexualAbuse & #DishonourableConduct. Evidence included comments of a sexual nature during treatment & lying how the #Complaint would be handled.

https://t.co/xL8erNEyvV
2026 ONCPDT 1 (CanLII)

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To promote #IWD (2026), #SHIW (Sexual Harassment in the Workplace) Project representative #DarleneKindiak has a One-to-One conversation with Miss North America, #AshleyBorzellino on working in #MaleDominatedIndustries.

Please check the Full Interview: https://t.co/NisAvH5M6q

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#InternationalWomensDay #Journéeinternationaledesfemmes
#SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ