Equity & Inclusion Dialogue - Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace

Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace: Exploring its Norms, Framework, and Pathways for Resolution

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (Centre) is pleased to invite you to its Equity and Inclusion Dialogue series for the 2022-2023 academic year. Online registration is now open for this event. View the flyer for event details. Limited seating available.

View the full listing of the Centre’s 2022-2023 Equity & Inclusion Dialogue series.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how anti-Black racism arises in the workplace
  2. Learn about the legal framework regarding anti-Black racism
  3. Explore how to resolve prohibited conduct in the workplace

Facilitator Bio:

Nathaniel Marshall, B.A., J.D.

Nathaniel has conducted complex workplace investigations for both provincially and federally regulated clients in matters relating to: sexual harassment, workplace harassment, discrimination (particularly anti-Black racism), benefits fraud, bullying, workplace violence, and those concerning employer specific Codes of Conduct and workplace policies.

As a compliment to his investigation practice, Nathaniel oversees workplace audits and assessments where no complaint has been received. Through these processes, he helps employers check the pulse of their organization by exploring employee morale, engagement, workplace culture, and systemic workplace issues. Nathaniel also provides a wide range of workplace training including on how to conduct workplace investigations, respectful workplaces, and managing complaints of harassment and discrimination. As a mediator, he helps resolve conflict by working with employees to identify and find solutions to their problems.

Nathaniel is also a Strategic Advisor to the Black HR Professionals of Canada Network, a not-for-profit social purpose collective for the advancement of Black HR professionals across Canada. He is a frequent lecturer at George Brown College's Continuing Education, the Law Society of Ontario, and the Ontario Bar Association.