Reference no: EM132925510

Emma recently graduated from medical school at the top of her class. She has been working in the emergency room of a busy city hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is on the front lines during the global pandemic and works long hours. As such, she spends a lot of time with colleagues.

Emma is excited about her career and the potential for growth at the hospital. She enjoys the hustle and bustle of the hospital and is happy to be making a difference on the front lines. She appreciates the fact that she works with some of the world's best doctors. Her co-worker John, a talented and respected surgeon with 20+ years of experience, has taken a special interest in Emma and offered to mentor her.

Emma and John have been meeting a few times a week over the past several months. Lately, though, the tone has changed. John's conversations have gone from being professional to being much more focussed on Emma's personal life. He has made several sexual comments and has asked Emma about her sex life. He even suggests that if they were in a romantic relationship, her career would benefit. When Emma told John she wasn't interested in anything romantic but would appreciate his professional guidance he said "I only mentor people who show me love." He went on to say "You do understand I can end your career before it even begins, right?"

Emma is shocked. The next day, she confides in another doctor at the hospital who isn't surprised and tells Emma that John has been pressuring female doctors to date him for years but that no one has ever complained because he's such a skilled doctor.

Emma comes to you, the HR Professional. Answer all questions by referring to relevant chapter material and course theory:

1. What is the definition of harassment according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?

2. Based on the definition, is Emma being harassed? Explain.

3. What does the employer need to do, by law, in this case? Refer to Bill 132 to formulate your response.