Education Programs
Brandon - 2012
The Business of Human Rights in the Workplace
It is now time to have a pro-active approach to human rights in the workplace by initiating policies which will benefit both you and your present and future employees. During this half day workshop, human rights facilitators will discuss what discrimination and harassment are under The Human Rights Code; help you avoid mistakes during the hiring process and; explain the ways and means of reasonable accommodation.
Although the September 2012 to June 2013 schedule is not yet available, you can reserve your spot at this seminar by registering now and having your name placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted when the dates become available.
Harassment in the Workplace
Not only does harassment demean and embarrass an individual, it also affects the productivity and success of your workplace. During this half day workshop, Manitoba Human Rights Commission facilitators will advise you on what is harassment as defined by The Human Rights Code, how to respond to a harassment complaint and explain the importance of harassment policies.
Although the September 2012 to June 2013 schedule is not yet available, you can reserve your spot at this seminar by registering now and having your name placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted when the dates become available.
Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace
This half day workshop offers practical advice using real examples to those responsible for dealing with accommodation workplace issues, either for an employer or union. Human rights facilitators help navigate the tricky road to reasonable accommodation and discuss the key legal elements of the duty to accommodate and how to respond to requests for accommodation.
Although the September 2012 to June 2013 schedule is not yet available, you can reserve your spot at this seminar by registering now and having your name placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted when the dates become available.
Opening Doors to Rental Rights
New and seasoned landlords will benefit from this half day workshop which explains The Human Rights Code and how it applies to rental situations. Topics will include how to create effective advertising that is non discriminatory; assess selection processes to ensure they are not discriminatory; and address accommodation requests.
Although the September 2012 to June 2013 schedule is not yet available, you can reserve your spot at this seminar by registering now and having your name placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted when the dates become available.
Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
The half day session deals with such topics as: what a mental disability is under The Human Rights Code; your obligations as an employer; what information is needed from medical practitioners; what are the obligations of both parties; and the benefits of having a reasonable accommodation policy. Real case studies make up a large part of the session. Please note that Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace is a prerequisite for this course.
Although the September 2012 to June 2013 schedule is not yet available, you can reserve your spot at this seminar by registering now and having your name placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted when the dates become available.
To register, please contact
Sheilagh Hooper at
1-204-945-3009
Toll Free 1-888-884-8681
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Registration and payment is
required two weeks in advance
For a refund, two weeks notice is required
All workshops are held at the
Brandon Provincial Building
340 Ninth Street
Brandon, Manitoba
Manitoba Human Rights
Commission
Rm 341 - 340 Ninth Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6C2
Phone: 204-726-6261
Fax: 204-726-6035
Toll Free: 1-888-884-8681
TTY: 1-888-897-2811
Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca
www.manitobahumanrights.ca