Workplace Harassment Policy

Policy

Our anti-harassment policy expresses our commitment to maintaining a workplace that is free of harassment so employees can feel safe and supported.

We will not tolerate anyone intimidating, humiliating, or sabotaging others in our workplace. We also prohibit willful discrimination based on age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, or disability.

Scope

This workplace harassment policy applies to all employees, contractors, public visitors, customers, and anyone else whom employees come into contact with at work.

Workplace harassment is any unwelcome behavior that humiliates, intimidates, or creates a hostile or offensive work environment. This includes written, electronic, verbal, or physical harassment.

Definition

Harassment in the workplace may include:

• Sabotaging someone's work on purpose.
• Engaging in frequent or unwanted advances of any nature.
• Commenting derogatorily on a person's ethnic heritage or religious beliefs.
• Starting or spreading rumours about a person's personal life.
• Ridiculing someone in front of others or singling them out to perform unrelated tasks against their will.

Sexual harassment is a serious offence and any allegations will be thoroughly investigated. If an employee is found guilty of sexual harassment, they may be immediately dismissed.

How to Address Harassment

You can talk to any of the following people if you are being harassed by a colleague, customer, or vendor:

Offenders: If you believe the offender is unaware that their behavior is inappropriate, you may talk to them directly in cases of minor harassment. Do not use this approach with customers or external stakeholders.

Your manager: If customers, stakeholders, or team members are involved, reach out to your manager. Your manager will assess the situation and contact HR if appropriate.

HR: Do not hesitate to contact HR about any case of harassment, no matter how small it may seem. In cases of severe harassment or where a manager is involved, contact HR immediately. Information shared will be handled confidentially.

Disciplinary Action

The punishment for harassment will depend on the severity of the offense and may include counseling, reprimands, suspension, or termination.