Harrassed at work? Here’s what to do [Video]

If you’ve been the victim of workplace harassment, it can be difficult to feel you’re not alone – and even more difficult to know where to go with a complaint.

However, experts say there are a number of recourses for employees, regardless of where they are located and the size of the company they work for.

Workplace harassment legislation

The most important place to start when it comes to exercising your rights as an employee? Knowing which law applies, said Jon Pinkus, an employment lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP in both Ontario and British Columbia.

“Most provinces have a specific piece of legislation that protects workers against workplace harassment,” he said. “For example, in Ontario, it’s the Occupational Health and Safety Act. In B.C., it’s the Workers Compensation Act.”

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