Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What should I do as an Employer?

The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). They discuss everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

LISNS is proud to provide legal information to employers and survivors of Sexual Harassment in the workplace through our Safe at Work program. LISNS has developed an Employers Best Practices toolkit, which provides employers with the policies, training and tools to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Survivors of sexual harassment in the workplace can also reach out for up to 4 free hours of legal advice by emailing [email protected].

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What should I do as an Employer?

Host Ainsley Jackson shares her research on the history of sexual harassment policy in Canada. Join Ainsley as she reviews the impact of advocacy and what it means for small, medium, and large business owners and managers! Ainsley also provides information on how you can address sexual harassment in your workplace and the importance of prevention.

(Please note that these podcasts were pre-recorded in September 2024. The law and information talked about in this episode were current as of September 1, 2024. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take.)