The Abacus Data survey of 1,500 (49 per cent male, 51 female) asked respondents whether they experienced “sexual pressure” in the workplace as well as whether “sexual harassment” occurred.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is normally thought of as something a superior inflicts upon a subordinate, where seniority becomes a shield against retaliation or other consequences.

Complaints of workplace harassment and violence have risen sharply at several federal departments and agencies in recent years, according to internal data. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) saw ...

The data, released in March, also found that only 20 per cent of women think “people in power” will take action if they witness and report sexual harassment.

And recent data shows just how big of a problem virtual workplace harassment is. A U.S.-based report by nonprofit The Purple Campaign found that one in four people have experienced an increase in ...

New workplace harassment and violence-prevention regulations under the Canada Labour Code came into effect Jan. 1. They include an increased focus on prevention and informal resolution.

Pre-Bill 132, French categorized workplace harassment as more of a reactive regulation by the Ministry of Labour. In the post-Bill 132 world, it’s a more proactive compliance monitoring. Although the ...

Addressing workplace harassment and violence should be top of mind for companies in the pandemic recovery phase, say experts, including those at Western University, after a new survey highlighted ...

Sexual harassment in the workplace comes at an emotional and financial cost for victims, offenders and companies. For many companies, paying thousands and sometimes millions of dollars to settle ...

Workplace harassment complaints surge at CRA, Canada Post: internal data By Christopher Reynolds The Canadian Press Posted February 11, 2021 9:04 am Updated February 11, 2021 5:22 pm ...