Commitment 

The Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) states that it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the dignity and worth of every person and to provide equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Fleming College is committed to creating a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person, so that each person feels a part of and able to contribute to the College.  

Harassment and Discrimination are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The College is expected to be a safe and positive space where members of the College community feel able to work, learn and express themselves in an environment free from harassment and discrimination.

The College is committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free employment. Sometimes, one individual’s accommodation requests may come in conflict with another person’s legally protected rights. Where there is a conflict between two rights, the College will attempt to find a solution that is satisfactory to both parties which minimizes the infringement and maximizes the fulfillment of each person’s rights.  

Relevant Policies 

• Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Response Policy and Operating Procedure #3-311 Human Resources | Policies & Procedures (flemingcollege.ca) 
• Return to Work & Medical Accommodation #3-342 Human Resources | Policies & Procedures (flemingcollege.ca) 
• Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policy and Operating Procedure #3-343 Human Resources | Policies & Procedures (flemingcollege.ca) 
• Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Policy and Operating Procedure #3-341 Human Resources | Policies & Procedures (flemingcollege.ca)
• Staff Collective Agreement College Employer Council (thecouncil.on.ca) 
• Academic Collective Agreement College Employer Council (thecouncil.on.ca) 

Resources/Links 

• Ontario Human Rights Commission Ontario Human Rights Commission | (ohrc.on.ca) 
• Ontario Human Rights Code Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19 (ontario.ca) 
• Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1 (ontario.ca) 
• Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on competing human rights Policy on competing human rights | Ontario Human Rights Commission (ohrc.on.ca) 
• Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on preventing discrimination based on creed: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-preventing-discrimination-based-creed 
• Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on preventing discrimination based on gender identity and expression: Policy on preventing discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression  
• Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on preventing sexual and gender-based harassment Policy on preventing sexual and gender-based harassment  
• Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy and guide on discrimination because of family status Policy and guidelines on discrimination because of family status | Ontario Human Rights Commission (ohrc.on.ca)

Contacts 

Kirsten Redmond 

• Director, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Organizational Development  
• Email: kirsten.redmond@flemingcollege.ca 

Emily Clayton 

• Human Rights and Workplace Resolution Consultant 
• Email: emily.clayton@flemingcollege.a 

General Inquiries 

• humanrights@flemingcollege.ca