Make It Our Business - Helping workplaces end domestic abuse

03/24/2023

Did you know?

Intimate partner violence (IPV) doesn’t just stay at home — it affects the workplace, too. IPV costs workplaces in Canada more than $7 million per year.

It's time to start treating IPV as what it really is: a public health issue.

03/23/2023

If you've experienced workplace harassment or violence or believe you may be in danger of either, you have the right to refuse work under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.

Read about employer duties to protect workers.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/preventing-workplace-violence-and-workplace-harassment

03/23/2023

United Steelworkers is a great example of a workplace employer that supported their employee who was being abused.

Listen to USW Woman of Steel Teresa Cassady's story and learn the importance of solidarity.

Hear from USW Woman of Steel Teresa Cassady as she shares her harrowing story of her and her son surviving domestic violence, and how it can impact both the ...

03/21/2023

Did you get a chance to watch Neighbours, Friends and Families - Ending Domestic Violence Together's recent talk with Pam Cross and Erin Lee on the rural inquest?

You can watch the full recording on their YouTube channel:

03/17/2023

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Take the pledge to become a Make It Our Business Champion for Change:

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03/16/2023

Intimate partner violence is a workplace issue that affects a significant number of union members.

Is your union prepared?

View our suggested guidelines for unions here: http://makeitourbusiness.ca/guidelines/for-unions.html

03/16/2023

"After taking this training I feel confident about going back to my organization and putting things into place so that we are prepared. I know what I need to do." - Training Participant

Is your workplace prepared to handle issues of ?

Explore options: http://makeitourbusiness.ca/training/index.html

03/15/2023

The law doesn’t explain what reasonable precautions employers can take to protect the worker.

But experts who have been working on this problem for many years believe that the best way to prevent harm from is to recognize the warning signs.

This webpage will help you understand what a victim of abuse may be going through in the workplace, and how you can reach out and connect with them to help to ensure their safety:

http://makeitourbusiness.ca/guidelines/communicating-with-employee-at-risk.html

03/14/2023

If there is abuse taking place in the workplace, the employer must take steps to protect the victim.

Learn more about these requirements and how to ask for help in this guide: http://makeitourbusiness.ca/i-need-safety-and-support-at-work.html

03/09/2023

SNCit stands for "See it, Name it, Check it."

It is difficult to have a conversation when we know or suspect someone may be experiencing abuse. “See it, Name it, Check it” provides a framework for these conversations.

Save the handy checklist here:https://www.makeitourbusiness.ca/guidelines/seeit_nameit_checkit.pdf

03/08/2023

Today is . Recognized each year on March 8th, it is a day to recognize women's achievements, increase visibility, and call out inequality.

This year's theme is . Start by exploring this timeline of major Canadian Women's Accomplishments from 2017-2020.

03/07/2023

Is your workplace ready to address cases of ?

Get prepared with the free self-assessment quiz available on our website: https://www.makeitourbusiness.ca/training/self-assessment-quiz-part-1.html