Connecting workplace abuse and immigration compliance

By Jacqueline Bart and Carrie Wright ( August 22, 2018, 9:25 AM EDT) -- It seems that now, more than ever, issues of abuse are in the forefront of the public conversation. Anti-bullying campaigns and movements such as #MeToo and #Time’sUp have brought issues of harassment, bullying and assault to the forefront of public conversation. If they are not already doing so, it is crucial that employers ensure that they are taking all steps to ensure a workplace free from abuse to avoid the liabilities that can result from such claims. However, there is one aspect of workplace abuse prevention that Canadian employers frequently overlook — the impact of claims of abuse on immigration compliance....