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Module 7: Human Rights

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GOALS

After completing this module you will understand:

  • That harassment based on a prohibited ground is discrimination under Saskatchewan’s human rights laws.
  • When the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission can deal with discrimination.
  • The process for reporting discrimination and making a complaint.
  • The process for resolving complaints.
  • When there will be a court case and the remedies courts can order if there has been discrimination.

When Harassment is Discrimination

Harassment by a fellow employee and harassment by an employer are both forms of discrimination under human rights laws if they are based on a prohibited ground.

Reporting Discrimination

People can report discrimination to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission by completing an intake questionnaire that details what happened.

Resolving Complaints

After a complaint is made the Commission will help the parties try to resolve the matter by agreement. If it cannot be resolved by agreement there will be an investigation after which the Chief Commissioner will decide what other steps, if any, need to be taken.

Court Hearings

One result of an investigation can be that the case is referred to court for a hearing. In most cases parties must first try to resolve the matter through mediation. If the court finds there has been discrimination there are a number of orders they can make.

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