16 Tips in 16 Days to Launch Your Workplace Domestic Violence Program Day 11 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000  (ESA) recognizes that advance notice of domestic violence leave isn't always possible: Advising employer 49.7 (10) An employee who wishes to take leave under clause (4) (a) shall advise the employer that the employee will be doing so. (11) If an employee must begin a leave under clause (4) (a) before a

Ontario’s ESA allows employers to request evidence for domestic violence leave, but strict proof requirements can undermine trust and safety. Day 10 of the 16 Days of Activism explores why lenience supports trauma-informed practice, risk assessment, and safer workplaces for employees and their colleagues.

Effective, tailored harassment and human-rights training grounded in adult learning, complex scenarios, and microintervention strategies that actually change behaviour.

Social audit, equity, and ESG assessments by ILO-certified experts. Senior-led audits for organizations seeking practical, culturally aware workplace improvement.