National Guidelines in Canada - Harassment in the Workplace

This policy has been developed by the Treasury Board Secretariat. Its objective is to provide a work environment that supports productivity and the personal goals, dignity and self-esteem of every employee. Deputy Heads of departments or agencies, who are ultimately responsible for the application of this policy, must:

1. provide a work environment free of harassment;
2. inform all employees of this policy, including their rights and responsibilities;
3. resolve harassment complaints without delay;
4. monitor the situation regularly until they are satisfied that corrective measure(s) has(ve) been implemented;
5. take the necessary action to ensure the confidentiality of complaints;
6. ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly at an informal level through mediation; and
7. ensure that persons conducting investigations are trained to do so, are impartial and have no supervisory relationship with the parties.