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Below is a summary of the laws and policies that deal with harassment in the workplace.
Workplace Harassment violates workplace Harassment Prevention Policies.
Workplace Harassment is prohibited by Occupational Health and Safety Laws in Saskatchewan and The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Workplace Harassment, based on a prohibited ground such as sex, is discrimination under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.
Workplace Harassment in unionized workplaces is a violation of the Collective Agreement.
Workplace Harassment can be a crime if it involves assault, criminal harassment, intimidation, uttering threats, indecent or harassing telephone calls, extortion, the sharing of intimate images or any other action that is a crime under the Criminal 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!