Understanding Workplace Harassment
Since 2019, WorkSafeNB regulations require all employers to have an internal Harassment Code of Practice. Yet many employers still feel uncertain about what constitutes harassment, how to recognize it in real situations, and what their legal obligations are when a complaint arises.
This foundational workshop is designed to help managers, supervisors, and HR professionals understand the key concepts, definitions, and responsibilities under these regulations. Through practical examples and clear explanations, participants will gain the confidence to identify and appropriately respond to harassment-related concerns in the workplace.
Participants will learn to:
- Explain WorkSafeNB’s definition of workplace harassment
- Recognize the grounds of discrimination outlined in the NB Human Rights Act
- Identify behaviours that may constitute harassment
- Recognize when an employee is disclosing harassment
- Understand the employer’s duty to act on a disclosure
- Respond appropriately and legally to harassment concerns
There is also an optional second part to this workshop: Working With Your Harassment Code of Practice