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This section looks at how workplace harassment and violence are defined in the Canada Labour Code and when harassment is discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
This section looks at the elements of workplace harassment or violence under the Canada Labour Code and the elements of harassment under the Canadian Human Rights Act, as well as when harassment is sexual harassment.
The Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Discrimination on these grounds can be sexual harassment.
The same actions could be considered workplace harassment or not depending on whether the person consented, so understanding consent is important.
Just as there are certain elements required to meet the definition of workplace harassment or violence, there are certain things that are irrelevant when determining if there has been workplace harassment or violence.
Normal workplace conflicts, office romances accepted by both parties, and supervising employees are not workplace harassment or violence.
PLEA offers free online training on preventing and addressing workplace harassment.