Guidance about relationships between subordinates and supervisors is especially important because of the inherent power imbalances involved, which can open the possibility that actions may fall under human rights laws
TORONTO — As Toronto Mayor John Tory prepares to step down after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship" with a former staffer, experts say preparation is key to protect both employees and employers from the risks such relationships create.
"Because can a relationship truly be consensual, ever, if there's that imbalance in power?" he said. "Really all it would take is for the person, the subordinate to say that was not consensual, even though it may have gone on for a while, but all that person will have to say that it's not been consensual, and that's it. There would be complete liability under human rights laws for the manager, which is why a relationship like that is so problematic and risky.
Just last fall, Ottawa city council voted to have policies that address relationships between members of council and staff. "It goes a long way, whenever there's open communication between the two sides, to avoid any type of negative impact," said Shukullari.
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