I HAVE EXPERIENCED HARASSMENT AT WORK AND I WANT TO KNOW MY RIGHTS
END OF FREE WORKPLACE HARASSMENT SERVICES
It is with regret that we must announce the end of our free services.
Our program of free and confidential legal services to anyone who has experienced sexual or psychological harassment in the workplace, funded by the Department of Justice Canada, has come to an end.
People from the cultural and communications sectors can contact l’Aparté, a Juripop program dedicated to the cultural sector.
HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
Harassment in the workplace can be psychological or sexual in nature. It is conduct that:
- is vexatious and repeated or vexatious and serious;
- is hostile or unwanted;
- violates dignity or physical or psychological integrity;
- makes the work environment harmful.
Workplace harassment may include unwanted advances, threats, hurtful remarks or abuse of authority.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Sexual violence includes any act that is sexual in nature or involves sexuality, gender identity or expression of gender identity that is committed without consent, including:
- any non-consensual sexual activity, ranging from touching to full sexual intercourse;
- non-consensual distribution of intimate images;
- sexual, homophobic or transphobic harassment, threats or intimidation.
Sexual violence may be physical or psychological in nature.
QUESTIONS?
Call us at 1-855-JURIPOP / 1-855-587-4767 or write to info@juripop.org.
This program is fully funded by the Gouvernement of Canada.
In accordance with the Act to assist persons who are victims of criminal offences and to facilitate their recovery, click below to view our Statement of Services and, if necessary, access the complaint form.
