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.
While sexual harassment can take place in any setting, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission reports that most sexual harassment occurs in the workplace.
Employers who know or should have known about discriminatory harassment and do not take steps to stop it can also be held responsible for the harassment.
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission can deal with discrimination if:
Complaints can be made by current and former workers. A complaint can be made on behalf of another person if they consent.
Individuals who experience workplace discrimination may be reluctant to make a complaint because they fear retaliation. Any type of retaliation is against the Code.
The Saskatoon and Regina public libraries are hosting free Law Fairs to help people learn about their legal rights/responsibilities and connect with legal information and support. In Saskatoon, check out the free screening of The Good Canadian presented by Legal Aid Saskatchewan. There's lots to see and do during the 11th annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice (SKA2J) Week!