How to Prevent Violence and Harassment at Work

About this upcoming session

Canadian employers have a legal duty of care to provide a safe workplace to their staff. This includes a work environment free of violence and harassment.  

Besides legal repercussions, harassment and violence in the workplace can affect staff productivity and increase turnover and absenteeism. Employees who are harassed are more likely to suffer from chronic stress, anxiety, and depression.  

Employers should be proactive in checking violence and harassment in the workplace. You must also set up proper policies and procedures to swiftly address any incidents of violence and harassment. 

Not complying with your provincial legal requirements on preventing workplace violence and harassment may invite fines and claims – and damage your business reputation.  

Join our experts, Olivia Cicchini and Michelle Ann Zoleta, at our upcoming webinar to learn employer obligations and the policies and procedures you need to create a safe and respectful workplace.  

At the webinar, you’ll learn:  

• What is considered workplace harassment and violence  

• How to prevent workplace violence and harassment  

• What to include in your workplace violence and harassment policy  

• And more…