Harassment in the workplace
Harassment, whether psychological, sexual or cyber harassment, is not tolerated in the workplace. It can have serious consequences. Workers have the right to work in a healthy workplace.
Find out more about how to identify harassment in the workplace and how to prevent it.
Psychological or sexual harassment is behaviour that makes the workplace unhealthy for the victim.
All workers have a right to work in a workplace that is free from psychological or sexual harassment. Workplaces must put measures in place to ensure the health, safety and physical and psychological well-being of workers.
The consequences of psychological or sexual harassment on individuals or companies can be serious.
If you think you are being harassed at work, consult your employer’s prevention policy or contact the CNESST for information.
Have you witnessed a situation of psychological or sexual harassment? Here's what you can do.
Employers have a duty to prevent psychological or sexual harassment in their company.
Employers have an obligation to adopt a policy for the prevention and management of psychological harassment. They must make it easily accessible so that it is known to staff.
This series of examples shows what is or what is not considered psychological or sexual harassment in the workplace.
