Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Project

This project provides outreach, information and access to legal services to those at-risk or who may be experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace. Confidential support and referrals are available.

Sexual harassment includes:

Unwelcome contact or closeness;
Remarks including teasing and talk about sexual activities;
Leering or staring;
Unwelcome requests for dates;
Requests for sexual favours;
Spreading rumours of a sexual nature ( including on-line);
Displays of sexually offensive pictures or graffiti.

We will also provide information sessions for agencies, employers, and/or consumers on legal obligations and rights to a sexual harassment free workplace.

Our Sexual Harassment in the Workplace project at Legal Assistance of Windsor provides:

Public Education

Public legal education sessions are available throughout Windsor-Essex county to social service agencies & individuals.

Outreach & Information

Human Rights
Legal Rights
Access to social services
support & advocacy

Confidential Support & Access to Legal Services

For individuals vulnerable to, or with past or ongoing experience of, sexual harassment in the workplace.

RESOURCES:

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace presentation, Karly Lyons, Legal Assistance of Windsor, March 2022