Harassment and Violence Prevention in the Canadian Workplace (Update Available)


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Overview/Description
In recent years, high profile incidents of workplace harassment and violence have heightened employee and employer concerns about safety in the workplace. While the incidents you hear about are often extreme, harassment and violence could happen in the workplace any time. And the way a company deals with even the most seemingly trivial incident, can make the difference between another day at the office, and front page news. This course will explore the forms that harassment can take in the workplace and will also examine the factors that contribute to violence at work. The key to preventing harassment and violence in the workplace is for all employees to be aware of the warning signs and to become familiar with their companies' policies that address these issues. This course is designed for use in all provinces as a training component of an organization's anti-harassment and anti-violence program, such as is required under Ontario's Bill 168. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labour & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Lawson Creamer. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, provincial, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your province.

Target Audience
All employees

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Harassment and Violence Prevention in the Canadian Workplace (Update Available)

  • identify examples of behaviours that may be considered workplace harassment
  • recognize the benefits to all employees when harassment isn't tolerated in the workplace
  • identify situations and behaviours that would be considered workplace violence
  • recognize early warning signs of the potential for violent behaviour
  • match examples of behaviour with the stage of violent behaviour they represent
  • recognize the benefits of being familiar with your own company's anti-violence policy
  • Course Number:
    lch_01_a06_lc_enus