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What is the first step a victim or bystander should take when reporting an incident of harassment and violence?
What is the first step a victim or bystander should take when reporting an incident of harassment and violence?
What happens within 7 days of receiving a notice of occurrence?
What happens within 7 days of receiving a notice of occurrence?
Under what condition can a resolution process continue even if the employer believes the occurrence does not meet the definition of harassment?
Under what condition can a resolution process continue even if the employer believes the occurrence does not meet the definition of harassment?
What role does a conciliator play in the resolution process?
What role does a conciliator play in the resolution process?
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How can conciliation be initiated in the resolution process?
How can conciliation be initiated in the resolution process?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential conciliator?
Which of the following is NOT a potential conciliator?
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What is the maximum timeline for completing the resolution process after reporting an incident?
What is the maximum timeline for completing the resolution process after reporting an incident?
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At what point can the principal party initiate an investigation during the conciliation process?
At what point can the principal party initiate an investigation during the conciliation process?
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What is the main purpose of an investigation in the resolution process?
What is the main purpose of an investigation in the resolution process?
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Which of the following should be avoided regarding the investigator's report?
Which of the following should be avoided regarding the investigator's report?
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Which step follows after a victim or bystander submits a notice of occurrence?
Which step follows after a victim or bystander submits a notice of occurrence?
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What measures can employers implement to prevent workplace harassment?
What measures can employers implement to prevent workplace harassment?
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What factor should be included in a workplace assessment for harassment prevention?
What factor should be included in a workplace assessment for harassment prevention?
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What is NOT a requirement during an investigation process?
What is NOT a requirement during an investigation process?
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What role does training play in workplace harassment prevention?
What role does training play in workplace harassment prevention?
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What is the ultimate goal of an effective resolution process?
What is the ultimate goal of an effective resolution process?
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What action could Sondri have taken to potentially avoid her situation?
What action could Sondri have taken to potentially avoid her situation?
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What role could Zita have played in preventing Sondri's situation?
What role could Zita have played in preventing Sondri's situation?
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How could other employees have contributed to preventing Sondri's collapse?
How could other employees have contributed to preventing Sondri's collapse?
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What preventive measure could the manager, Tim Scott, have taken?
What preventive measure could the manager, Tim Scott, have taken?
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What is one possible action the employer could consider to minimize such situations?
What is one possible action the employer could consider to minimize such situations?
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Which workplace assessment technique could help prevent future incidents similar to Sondri's?
Which workplace assessment technique could help prevent future incidents similar to Sondri's?
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What conflict resolution strategy could be effective in similar workplace situations?
What conflict resolution strategy could be effective in similar workplace situations?
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What may be an essential aspect of an effective harassment prevention policy?
What may be an essential aspect of an effective harassment prevention policy?
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What is the main piece of legislation that supports workplace harassment and violence prevention?
What is the main piece of legislation that supports workplace harassment and violence prevention?
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The workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations came into force on January 1st, 2021 but does not contain timeframes for resolution to better support the complainant.
The workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations came into force on January 1st, 2021 but does not contain timeframes for resolution to better support the complainant.
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According to the Canada Labour code, it is the responsibility of an employer to conduct workplace assessment and to ensure that a workplace harassment and violence prevention policy is in place.
According to the Canada Labour code, it is the responsibility of an employer to conduct workplace assessment and to ensure that a workplace harassment and violence prevention policy is in place.
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What is the next step in the resolution process after a victim or bystander submits a notice of occurrence?
What is the next step in the resolution process after a victim or bystander submits a notice of occurrence?
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What do you think Sondri could have done to prevent the situation?
What do you think Sondri could have done to prevent the situation?
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What is the contribution of Zita and how could she have prevented this situation?
What is the contribution of Zita and how could she have prevented this situation?
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Is there anything the Manager (Tim Scott) could have done to prevent the situation?
Is there anything the Manager (Tim Scott) could have done to prevent the situation?
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Is there anything the company could have done to prevent the situation?
Is there anything the company could have done to prevent the situation?
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This course focuses on the prevention and resolution of workplace harassment and violence.
This course focuses on the prevention and resolution of workplace harassment and violence.
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According to the Canada Labour Code, what is considered a workplace?
According to the Canada Labour Code, what is considered a workplace?
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What are some examples of harassment and violence?
What are some examples of harassment and violence?
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Reasonable management actions are not considered workplace harassment or violence.
Reasonable management actions are not considered workplace harassment or violence.
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The Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) prohibits discrimination based on race, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, colour, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offence for which pardon has been granted or a record of suspension.
The Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) prohibits discrimination based on race, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, colour, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offence for which pardon has been granted or a record of suspension.
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Workplace harassment and violence can occur in a premise controlled by the employer and in other work locations.
Workplace harassment and violence can occur in a premise controlled by the employer and in other work locations.
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It is safe to assume that all events of harassment and violence in the workplace are reported.
It is safe to assume that all events of harassment and violence in the workplace are reported.
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Workplace harassment and violence can affect the mental and physical health of employees.
Workplace harassment and violence can affect the mental and physical health of employees.
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Harassment and violence can be criminal acts.
Harassment and violence can be criminal acts.
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What are some key measures to prevent workplace harassment and violence?
What are some key measures to prevent workplace harassment and violence?
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What is a key responsibility of the employer under the Canada Labour Code?
What is a key responsibility of the employer under the Canada Labour Code?
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What are some possible reasons why employees often do not report incidents of workplace harassment and violence?
What are some possible reasons why employees often do not report incidents of workplace harassment and violence?
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The workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations (the regulations) came into force on January 01st, 2021, but does not contain timeframes for resolution to better support the complainant.
The workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations (the regulations) came into force on January 01st, 2021, but does not contain timeframes for resolution to better support the complainant.
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Using the Internet to harass, threaten or maliciously embarrass someone is an example of harassment and violence.
Using the Internet to harass, threaten or maliciously embarrass someone is an example of harassment and violence.
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Setting out performance expectations and providing constructive feedback about work performance is an example of workplace harassment and violence.
Setting out performance expectations and providing constructive feedback about work performance is an example of workplace harassment and violence.
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Which legislation supports workplace harassment and violence prevention?
Which legislation supports workplace harassment and violence prevention?
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The workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations came into force on January 1st, 2021 and contain timeframes for resolution to better support the complainant and the alleged individual.
The workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations came into force on January 1st, 2021 and contain timeframes for resolution to better support the complainant and the alleged individual.
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What are the 3 key measures that should be put in place to prevent harassment and violence in the workplace?
What are the 3 key measures that should be put in place to prevent harassment and violence in the workplace?
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According to the Canada Labour code, a workplace can include third-party locations authorised by your employer
According to the Canada Labour code, a workplace can include third-party locations authorised by your employer
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Reasonable management actions is not harassment or violence. Supervisors can take the following measures as long as they act respectfully, professionally and in good faith. Such measures can include direct supervision of employees, including setting out performance expectations and providing constructive feedback about work performance.
Reasonable management actions is not harassment or violence. Supervisors can take the following measures as long as they act respectfully, professionally and in good faith. Such measures can include direct supervision of employees, including setting out performance expectations and providing constructive feedback about work performance.
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What are some of the examples given in the text for the reasons why events of harassment and violence in the workplace may not be reported by victims?
What are some of the examples given in the text for the reasons why events of harassment and violence in the workplace may not be reported by victims?
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What are some of the examples given in the text for what the consequences of harassment and violence in the workplace are?
What are some of the examples given in the text for what the consequences of harassment and violence in the workplace are?
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What are some of the examples given in the text for what is considered a workplace hazard when it occurs in the workplace?
What are some of the examples given in the text for what is considered a workplace hazard when it occurs in the workplace?
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What are some of the examples in the text for reasonable management actions that are not considered harassment or violence?
What are some of the examples in the text for reasonable management actions that are not considered harassment or violence?
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List examples of domestic violence covered by the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations.
List examples of domestic violence covered by the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations.
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What does the workplace harassment and violence prevention policy reflect?
What does the workplace harassment and violence prevention policy reflect?
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What are some of the key elements of a workplace harassment and violence prevention policy?
What are some of the key elements of a workplace harassment and violence prevention policy?
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What are the employer's responsibilities under the Canada Labour Code?
What are the employer's responsibilities under the Canada Labour Code?
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What are some of the key factors that contribute to harassment and violence in the workplace?
What are some of the key factors that contribute to harassment and violence in the workplace?
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Study Notes
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Course (WHVP 101)
- Course designed for employees, supervisors, managers, executives, and union members in the uranium mining and processing industries, specifically the banking industry.
- Course goal: increase knowledge of harassment/violence, familiarize with tools/resources for prevention, enhance understanding of reporting/resolution processes.
Course Content
- Divided into four modules
- Module 1: Introduction to Harassment and Violence, definitions, legal examples and consequences in the workplace.
- Module 2: Changes in harassment and violence prevention legislation, amendments to the Canada Labour Code including sexual harassment and sexual violence
- Module 4: Measures to prevent and resolve workplace harassment and violence, training, workplace harassment/violence prevention policy, workplace assessment.
- Module 5: Case Studies, practical examples of harassment and violence in the workplace and how to prevent it.
Harassment and Violence Definitions
- Harassment/violence: any action, conduct, or comment, including sexual nature, expected to cause offence, humiliation, or psychological injury; actions occurring in the workplace as per the Canada Labour Code (Part II, section 122(1)).
- Workplace: the building provided by your employer; third-party locations; one's place of residence, as approved by the employer to work remotely from home.
Examples of Harassment and Violence
- Aggressive or threatening behavior, including verbal threats or abuse
- Physical assault
- Spreading malicious rumors or gossip
- Persistently criticizing, undermining, belittling, demeaning or ridiculing
- Using the internet to harass, threaten or maliciously embarrass
- Sexual threats/harassment, and exploitation
- Abusing authority by soliciting a sexual or romantic relationship from a subordinate.
- Making social invitations with sexual overtones.
- Making abusive or derogatory remarks about someone's gender or sexual orientation.
- Sexual touching, sexual invitations/requests
- Displaying offensive posters, cartoons, images.
- Sending inappropriate electronic communications.
- Domestic violence (intimate partner violence)
Additional Information
- Workplace harassment/violence is different from normal workplace conflicts/differences in opinion
- There is a relationship between prohibited grounds of discrimination (race, age, nationality etc.) and harassment/violence as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.
- Statistics on top 4 grounds of discrimination 2021 (from a report) are shown in a pie chart
- Why harassment/violence may not be reported in the workplace (reasons): victims being afraid of reprisal or retribution, lack of management support, belief the experience is insufficient to substantiate a complaint
- Domestic violence includes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by current or former partner/spouse/family member (and is covered under prevention regulations).
- Client issues as a workplace concern: Clients may be frustrated, have a history of violence or psychological disorders, use alcohol or drugs in the workplace.
Resolution Process (Incident of Harassment/Violence)
- Victim or bystander submits a notice of occurrence to the designated recipient/employer.
- Timeline for resolution is one year. Steps: notice of occurrence, negotiated resolution, conciliation, investigation.
- Investigation report details the event, conclusion, and recommendations for prevention.
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This quiz is designed for individuals working in the uranium mining and banking industries to enhance their understanding of workplace harassment and violence. It covers definitions, legal consequences, recent legislative changes, prevention measures, and practical case studies. Participants will gain knowledge of resources and strategies to foster a safer work environment.