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Karima Hashmani

Executive Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
March 26, 2021 Memo No. 2021-20Maundy Thursday in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices; Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Maundy Thursday, we are attaching an informational guide regarding these festivities. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your…

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March 25, 2021 Memo No. 2021-19Passover in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices; Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Passover, we are attaching an informational guide regarding these festivities. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your division…

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March 12, 2021 Memo No. 2021-16Nowruz in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices; Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Nowruz, we are attaching an informational guide regarding these festivities. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your division…

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February 19, 2021 Memo No. 2021-13Purim in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices; Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Purim, we are attaching an informational guide regarding these festivities. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your division…

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February 16, 2021 Memo No. 2021-12Ash Wednesday in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices; Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to observe Ash Wednesday, we are attaching an informational guide regarding this holy day. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your division…

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February 9, 2021 Memo No. 2021-10Lunar New Year in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices; Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Lunar New Year, we are attaching an informational guide regarding the observance. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of…

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January 5, 2021 Memo No. 2021-2Epiphany in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices;  Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Epiphany, we are attaching an informational guide regarding the observance. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your division can…

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January 5, 2021 Memo No. 2021-1Orthodox Christmas in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians Cc: Division of HR & Equity; Divisional HR Offices; Equity Officers

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Orthodox Christmas, we are attaching an informational guide regarding the observance. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your…

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December 3, 2020 Memo No. 2020-102Hanukkah Inclusive Employer Guide From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians

As the U of T community prepares to celebrate Hanukkah, we are attaching an informational guide regarding the observance. Please feel free to circulate this information broadly so that you and members of your division…

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November 10, 2020 Memo No. 2020-90Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas in the Workplace From: ; Erin Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Division of HR & Equity To: University of Toronto Faculty, Staff, & Librarians

As members of the U of T community celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, we are publishing an informational guide regarding these observances. Download the Employer Guide PDF Please feel free to circulate this information…

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