Sexual harassment policy: a comparative analysis of selected school board policies

ID:	HARP-186
Title:	Sexual harassment policy: a comparative analysis of selected school board policies
Source:	Education Canada , v.35(4) Winter, 1995 pg 40-49+
Parties:
Dispute Resolution Organ:
Year:	1995
Pages:	0
Author(s):
Keywords:	arbitration, Canada, employment, gender equality, human rights, non-discrimination, sexual harassment, civil and political rights, Newfoundland, education, minority rights
Abstract:	Canadian legislation stipulates that an employer has an obligation to ensure a working environment free of sexual harassment. Court and arbitration decisions have reinforced the notion that employers are expected to develop policies and procedures to combat sexual harassment. The assumption is that publicizing and implementing a policy will eventually reduce or eliminate sexually harassing behaviours. In Newfoundland, the majority of school districts surveyed have sexual harassment policies in place. However, communicating their intent to an often large and geographically dispersed workforce presents a significant challenge. The obvious key to meeting this challenge is education. An effective educational program encompasses not only the education of all school personnel on what behaviour is inappropriate and why it is inappropriate, but the education of administrative personnel on handling sexual harassment cases with promptness and efficiency. Concern for gender equality is a major sociocultural issue. The educational system, as a catalyst of change, must strive to address current societal concerns effectively. The implementation of a sexual harassment policy acknowledges that schools based on equality and cooperation are in the common interest of administrations, staff, and students.
Secured:	False
Download Article:	Copy on file with the APDR project