PLEA gratefully acknowledges our primary core funder the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan for their continuing and generous support of our organization.
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.
PLEA offers free online training on preventing and addressing workplace harassment.