The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women

Sexual Harassment – 1990

  • RESET

Category:

LEGISLATION

Sub-Category:

GENERAL

Resolution Number:

600.10.91

Club:

Hamilton

Province:

Ontario

Year:

1990

Status:

Resolved

Background:

Comments:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT BPW Canada strongly urges the Government of Canada and the Department of Labour to:(a) Ensure that employers institute programs of awareness and education regarding sexual harassment in the working establishments;(b) Declare sexual harassment a hazard under Part IV of the Canada Labour Code; and(c) Enforce the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Labour Code regarding sexual harassment in timely fashion and with appropriate penalties.

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Article ID: 15818