May 12, 2021. CBC News spoke with LISNS Nicole Slaunwhite about the challenges faced by employees who experience sexual harassment at work. Read "One woman's frustrating, futile fight for justice after being sexually harassed" article here.
Sexual harassment at work is a harmful experience, but it is unfortunately quite common. In Canada, workplace sexual harassment is against the law. Workplace sexual harassment takes away your human right to enjoy a safe workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. Go here for answers to common questions about sexual harassment in the workplace.
If you are facing or have faced workplace sexual harassment anywhere in Nova Scotia, you can get up to four hours of free legal advice to help you decide how to deal with it. You might not know your rights or how the law works for you and for your employer. The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia can help with that. You can contact us for a confidential referral to a lawyer.