Don’t ignore harassment. Report it. If you are harassed, there are several steps you can follow:

• Make it clear to the harasser that his or her actions are not welcome.
• Document your case. Keep a written record of the incidents, including times, places and witnesses.
• If you are harassed at work, contact the appropriate person identified in your employer’s harassment policy. If you are not satisfied, there might be a union or company grievance procedure you can follow.
• If you are harassed by the provider of a service, complain to the management.
• If these steps do not get appropriate results, and the harassment is based on one of the 11 grounds of discrimination prohibited under the Canadian Human Rights Act, you may wish to file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Contact the Commission.

If a harassment complaint is made against you

• Discuss the matter with your supervisor, personnel officer, or union representative.
• Co-operate fully with the person(s) conducting the investigation, so that the facts may be determined.