Harassment in the workplace (For federally regulated workplaces)

Everyone benefits from a workplace climate of mutual trust and support. In fact, every employee has the right to a work environment that is free from harassment. Harassment can lead to mental and physical health problems, and can have long-term effects within an organisation. This is why we must all learn to recognise it and do our part to prevent it.

Target audience

Employers and employees of federally regulated workplaces.

Topics covered

• Introduction
• What is harassment?
• Management rights or harassment?
• Conflict or harassment?
• Consequences of harassment
• Preventing harassment
• Filing a complaint
• Conclusion

Instructional objectives

• Recognise and better understand harassment
• Know how harassment can manifest itself
• Be aware of the regulations and of everyoneʼs responsibilities
• Distinguish harassment from other situations
• Know the consequences of harassment
• Recognise the risk factors and learn how to prevent harassment
• Know how to file a complaint