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Employees have a right to a harassment-free workplace and
employers have specific duties to do their utmost to prevent
workplace harassment and workplace violence as outlined in the
policies under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
“Bad behaviour” in the workplace includes: bullying
and intimidation; racist and culturally offensive remarks;
unwelcome sexual remarks; jokes that cause ridicule or are
offensive; offensive pictures, videos, or documents; staring,
following, stalking; unwanted telephone calls, emails, text
messages; and any other action or activity that belittles or
embarrasses an employee.
Harassment at work may fall under Ontario's Human Rights
Code. Sexual assault, threats, and behaviours such as stalking in
the workplace fall under Canada's Criminal Code and should be
reported to police immediately.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
