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Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Harassment in the workplace can cause a significant impact on an individual's dignity. It can hinder employees from performing their jobs efficiently. Unaddressed workplace harassment has the potential to escalate into violent behavior. Every worker has a right to a safe and healthy work environment.

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Harassment in the workplace can significantly affect an individual’s self-esteem. It can obstruct employees from carrying out their duties effectively. If workplace harassment is not addressed promptly, it can potentially escalate into violent behavior. Every worker deserves a safe and healthy work environment.

The “Violence and Harassment in the Workplace” course teaches you about the occupational health and safety act that stipulates the requirements for violence and harassment policies in the workplace. The legislation through Bill 168, which became effective in 2010 and was further refined with Bill 132 in 2016, outlines the steps that employers must take to ensure a safe and equal workplace.

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Upon completion of the course “Violence and Harassment in the Workplace”, learners will have been educated on:

Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Prevention of Violence
Steps to Take if You or a Colleague is Sexually Harassed

The course “Violence and Harassment in the Workplace” covers the following topics:

Section 1

Course Introduction
Understanding Violence
Understanding Harassment
Comprendre le harcèlement sexuel
Understanding Bullying
The Occupational Health and Safety Act

Section 2

Identifying the Behaviors
Subtle Behaviors
Sexual Harassment Behaviors
Impact of Harassment and Violence on the Individual
Physical Symptoms
Behavioral Symptoms

Section 3

Impact of Harassment and Violence on the Organization
Consequences of Ignoring the Problem
Additional Negative Effects
Formulating Policies and Procedures
Creating Policies for Harassment and Violence
Harassment Policy
Risk Evaluation
Threat Evaluation
Varieties of Threats
Levels of Violence
Communications

Section 4

Formation
Surveillance
Third Parties
Complaint Procedure
Confidentiality
Nominated Contact Person
Investigation
Informal Procedure
Formal Procedure
Interviewing the Complainant
Interviewing the Alleged Harasser

Section 5

Actions Following Investigation
Conflicting Evidence
Protection Against Intimidation
False or Malicious Complaints
Prévention
Final Thoughts

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Environ 90 minutes

Note de passage

Testing conducted in this online “Violence and Harassment in the Workplace” course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course three additional times if the pass mark is not achieved.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

À l'issue de ce cours en ligne, un certificat d'achèvement sera disponible en téléchargement et imprimable.

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