I started a new job today and was sexually harassed. If you know anything about sexual Harassment in British Columbia please help me.
2006-09-06 15:03:29 · 15 answers · asked by CherryRed 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I don't know why you this in polls and surveys section.
My guess is that you hoped someone who reads these for laughs happens to live in BC and knows Human rights law. OK, well it was a good guess then, but you probably would have had better answers in the legal section.
In BC, sexual harassment is covered by the BC Human Rights Code, unless you work for a part of the Federal Government, then you are under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Either way, Sexual Harassment is a violation under gender discrimination.
The best action to take (initially) is to contact your HR department, since most have been updated and trained in Human Rights issues, due mostly to the high amounts of S.H. etc cases that have happened in the work place. (by the way; BCHRA only applies to work, rental properties and public amenities)
In case that your company is too small or doesn't have an HR dept, the best way is to go to the supervisor directly above you, or higher if the person who S.H you was that person. S.H. cases tend to err on the side of the claimant, so they usually take it very seriously. However, there may be claims that it was not that person's intent to S.H. you. The law is clear, no intent is necessary for the S.H. to be a violation; it has to have happened and has had an effect upon you.
In the case that you cannot get satisfaction then you can go to a lawyer who specializes in H.Rights cases for a free consultation (first visit is usually free). They usually try for ADR (like mediation) to try to solve the situation, since it is cheaper for the company and you, and is less timely. If not, then you have to file a grievance at the BC Human Rights Commission. There is a long wait for these to be heard, and that is why ADR (alternative dispute resolutions) are often used.
Remember, a S.H. investigation is a red flag against someone who is investigated. So, it could cause the person real hardship, just to let you know the seriousness of such a complaint. And unlike others suggest, there usually is no real big windfall on these cases, but they are more around institutional changes in the workplace with a modest compensation. In Canadian law, the basis of compensation is making whole not punishing.
Anyways, hope this helps.
BYB, guess I'm not only sweet, but useful too.
2006-09-08 07:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Robert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate hearing that because I was just recently sexually harassed in my job. I reported it and the guys at work (yes, I'm the only woman there) made my life such a living hell, I was forced to quit my job while the guy who sexually harassed me kept his! I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide to do, and I hope it's not as bad for you as it was me. By the way, I'm looking at some of the other answers and unless the guy physically assaulted you in any way, there's nothing the police can do. Unfortunately sexual harassment is NOT a criminal matter and again, unless the guy touched you in some way or forced himself on you, there's nothing the cops can do.
2006-09-06 22:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're serious? If you're joking...! Well, if you really DID get sexually harassed, then you should contact the police and tell them about it. I'm not sure about anything special in British Columbia, but I know you should tell someone about it... like the police!
2006-09-06 22:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by B K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to contact Human Resources at the company first thing tomorrow. There should be a sexual harassment policy written up, and they should know where to go from there.
2006-09-06 22:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by LeLee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't live there but your company should have provided you with some type of informational packet of ethical guidelines, maybe? I don't know what type of job it is though. You should really ask someone in the human resource department there or find out that contact number. Good luck!
2006-09-06 22:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey ur grl of North America or migrated
if migrated then u would not have enough courage
tell the guy straight
dnt worry about work
u will get other job or if ur boss is harrasing u then sue the company
i never found grl like u in canada
2006-09-06 22:06:41 · answer #6 · answered by rav 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a FEMALE superior and explain exactly what happened. If she can't or won't help you go to the police and file charges. I'm from the States but I can't believe it would be any different in BC. The person who did this needs to answer for it.
2006-09-06 22:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
resign imediately.report what happened 2 the police station or tell somebody.
2006-09-06 22:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats messed up...just go to the police and ask or perhaps go to someone in a higher position
2006-09-06 22:04:41 · answer #9 · answered by spiker87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know about BC. but no one anywhere should have to put up with that at work
2006-09-06 22:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by amyjo.1968 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋