#SexualHarassment

When sexual harassment happens at work, it not only creates unhealthy work environments for victims, employers should take it seriously and respond promptly to incidents to ensure a workplace free for sexual harassment. Learn about your rights around sexual harassment at work.

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  • FAQ

    Is sexual harassment illegal?

    Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on the ground of gender, which is prohibited by the Alberta Human Rights Act. If you have experienced sexual harassment at work, you may be able to file a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

    Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on the ground of gender, which is prohibited by the Alberta Human Rights Act. If you have experienced sexual harassment at work, you may be able to file a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

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  • FAQ

    What is workplace sexual harassment?

    Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct that is gender-related or sexual in nature that makes someone feel uncomfortable or unsafe. If you would like more information about workplace sexual harassment, visit hereforhelp.ca

    Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct that is gender-related or sexual in nature that makes someone feel uncomfortable or unsafe. If you would like more information about workplace sexual harassment, visit hereforhelp.ca

  • FAQ

    What can I do if someone is being transphobic towards me at work?

    Try to document as much as possible. Write down the dates, times, and details of discrimination that happened in your workplace, including the names of people who were being transphobic as well as witnesses. The Workers’ Resource Centre can help you to determine the next steps you would like to take.


    Try to document as much as possible. Write down the dates, times, and details of discrimination that happened in your workplace, including the names of people who were being transphobic as well as witnesses. The Workers’ Resource Centre can help you to determine the next steps you would like to take.

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    What can I do if someone is being sexist towards me at work?

    Try to document as much as possible. Write down the dates, times, and details of discrimination that happened in your workplace, including the names of people who were being sexist as well as witnesses. The Workers’ Resource Centre can help you to determine the next steps you would like to take. Get help here: 

    Try to document as much as possible. Write down the dates, times, and details of discrimination that happened in your workplace, including the names of people who were being sexist as well as witnesses. The Workers’ Resource Centre can help you to determine the next steps you would like to take. Get help here: 

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    What can I do if someone is being homophobic towards me at work?

    Try to document as much as possible. Write down the dates, times, and details of discrimination that happened in your workplace, including the names of people who were being homophobic as well as witnesses. The Workers’ Resource Centre can help you to determine the next steps you would like to take. Get help here:

    Try to document as much as possible. Write down the dates, times, and details of discrimination that happened in your workplace, including the names of people who were being homophobic as well as witnesses. The Workers’ Resource Centre can help you to determine the next steps you would like to take. Get help here:

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