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Harassment in the workplace based on a prohibited ground is a recognized form of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. The Canadian Human Rights Commission can investigate harassment complaints.
Sexual harassment is always considered discrimination on a prohibited ground under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
The Commission can investigate harassment complaints involving incidents that have taken place within the last 12 months. In some cases, for example if the person has been ill for a long period, complaints can be dealt with even if it has been more than 12 months.
The complaint process begins by telling the Commission what happened, how it was discriminatory, and where it happened. There is an online form, a printed form that can be mailed in, and a toll-free Commission number (1-888-214-1090).
The complaint form is used to gather basic information about the person making the complaint as well as information about what happened including…
The complaint will be reviewed by the Commission. They may contact the person who filed the complaint for more information. Once they have all the information they need, they will let the person know within 2 weeks if they can accept their complaint. If they cannot deal with the complaint, they will provide information about other organizations that may be able to help.
PLEA offers free online training on preventing and addressing workplace harassment.