This podcast – the second of a two-part series— discusses harassment in the workplace. Building on the earlier discussion of employer and employee obligations, presenters Patrick Essiminy and Camille Foczeny turn their attention to the investigation process. Key points include the importance of having a clear complaint process, conducting investigations, and taking immediate action to address harassment. The episode also highlights mental health impacts, the need for interim measures during investigations and the protocols that should govern the process, including with respect to confidentiality. And although focused on Québec, the advice provided on handling harassment complaints is applicable nationwide.
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This podcast – the second of a two-part series— discusses harassment in the workplace. Building on the earlier discussion of employer and employee obligations, presenters Patrick Essiminy and Camille Foczeny turn their attention to the investigation process. Key points include the importance of having a clear complaint process, conducting investigations, and taking immediate action to address harassment. The episode also highlights mental health impacts, the need for interim measures during investigations and the protocols that should govern the process, including with respect to confidentiality. And although focused on Québec, the advice provided on handling harassment complaints is applicable nationwide.
Episode 7 - Workplace Harassment Law: Best Practices for Employers
Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadien
20 minutes 37 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 7 - Workplace Harassment Law: Best Practices for Employers
Hosted by Camille Foczeny and Patrick Essiminy, this episode addresses workplace harassment, with a focus on training, and employer and employee obligations. While largely based on Québec experience, the general principles may apply in other Canadian jurisdictions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of training for those managing harassment situations, and the employer's duty to prevent and respond to harassment, including the responsibility to act professionally and report incidents. Various forms of harassment, including psychological, sexual, and discriminatory harassment, as well as non-harassing acts, are defined with examples provided.
Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadien
This podcast – the second of a two-part series— discusses harassment in the workplace. Building on the earlier discussion of employer and employee obligations, presenters Patrick Essiminy and Camille Foczeny turn their attention to the investigation process. Key points include the importance of having a clear complaint process, conducting investigations, and taking immediate action to address harassment. The episode also highlights mental health impacts, the need for interim measures during investigations and the protocols that should govern the process, including with respect to confidentiality. And although focused on Québec, the advice provided on handling harassment complaints is applicable nationwide.
