Workplace Bullying & Harassment: Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect
Awareness-level training — know your rights, recognize harassment, and understand employer obligations under Canadian law. Certificate of completion included.
About Workplace Bullying & Harassment: Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect Training
Workplace Bullying & Harassment: Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect — Course Details
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Format: Online course with interactive content and assessments
Certification: Certificate of completion provided upon successful course completion
Access: Lifetime access to course materials and updates
Course Modules
- Module 1: Introduction
- Module 2: What Is Workplace Bullying & Harassment?
- Module 3: Recognizing Harassment — Forms, Patterns, Grey Areas
- Module 4: Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Worker
- Module 5: What Happens When You Report
- Course Conclusion & Final Assessment
Who Should Take Workplace Bullying & Harassment: Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect
Workplace bullying and harassment can occur in any sector — this course applies to every Canadian worker, supervisor, and employer:
- All Workers: Anyone who may witness, experience, or be accused of workplace harassment
- Supervisors and Managers: Responsible for investigating complaints and maintaining a respectful workplace
- HR Professionals and JHSC Members: Handling reports and advising on policy obligations
- New Employees: Understanding rights and responsibilities from day one
- Contractors and Subcontractors: Third-party workers also covered under Canadian harassment law
Applies across all Canadian industries — office, healthcare, retail, construction, education, hospitality, and more. Certificate of completion included.
Workplace Bullying & Harassment: Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect — Canadian Regulatory Compliance
Canadian Workplace Violence & Harassment Legislation
This training addresses Canadian employer obligations for preventing workplace bullying and harassment across jurisdictions:
- Federal — Canada Labour Code Part II & SOR/2020-130: Federally regulated employers must have a workplace harassment and violence prevention policy, conduct joint workplace assessments, and train all workers and supervisors on prevention.
- Ontario — OHSA Sections 32.0.1–32.0.7 (Bill 168): Employers must have written workplace harassment and violence policies, provide training to all workers, and investigate all harassment complaints. Annual program review required.
- British Columbia — Workers Compensation Act Part 3 & WorkSafeBC OHS Policies: Employers must identify bullying and harassment risks, develop a prevention plan, and provide training.
- Alberta — OHS Code Part 27: Written harassment prevention policy required; employers must investigate complaints and take corrective action.
- Saskatchewan — OHS Regulations Part III: Employers must have a harassment prevention policy and documented complaint procedures.
- Manitoba — Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Part 10: Harassment prevention program required with complaint investigation procedures.
Employer Obligations
All Canadian employers must have a written harassment prevention policy, annual worker training, a documented complaint and investigation process, and anti-reprisal protections for those who report harassment.
What You'll Learn in Workplace Bullying & Harassment: Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect
- Define workplace bullying, harassment, and psychological harassment under federal and provincial law
- Distinguish harassment from legitimate management direction and performance management
- Recognize forms of harassment including sexual harassment, third-party harassment, and cyberbullying
- Understand worker rights: right to report, anti-reprisal protection, and investigation outcomes
- Know how to make a complaint and what to expect from the employer's response process
