Understanding Workplace Harassment in Canada

Eight types of workplace harassment and violence, explained with the laws that protect you.

Workplace Bullying & Intimidation

Threats, humiliation, and unauthorized authority used to control or demean you at work.

Unwanted sexual conduct, comments, or advances that violate your dignity and your rights.

When your race, ethnicity, national origin, or colour affects how you are treated at work.

Your employer has a legal duty to accommodate your disability and cannot treat you adversely for having one.

Your employer cannot punish you for exercising your legal rights. If they do, the burden of proof is on them.

Your employer cannot collect, use, or disclose your personal information without limits.

When your employer makes your job intolerable to force you out without officially firing you.

If your employer is not paying you what the law requires, you can recover up to 36 months of unpaid wages.