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Workplace harassment includes any vexatious conduct or comment that is known or ought to be known to be unwelcome. This includes bullying, threats, verbal abuse, intimidation, and repeated offensive remarks. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Ontario employers have a legal duty to maintain a harassment-free workplace.
It may arise from interpersonal conflict, abuse of power, discrimination, or retaliatory behavior. Harassment can be committed by supervisors, coworkers, or even clients and customers if not properly managed.
It is unjust and unlawful because it creates a toxic work environment that compromises an employee’s dignity, psychological well-being, and safety. Persistent harassment can amount to a breach of contract, human rights violations, and constructive dismissal.
Legal remedies include filing a harassment complaint with the Ministry of Labour under OHSA, initiating a human rights complaint if the harassment is discriminatory, or pursuing a civil claim for constructive dismissal or emotional distress.