Quebec’s Act Respecting Occupational Health & Safety states that employers have a general obligation to ensure the health, safety and physical well-being of workers. The requirement to protect workers from workplace violence is implied. Quebec was the first province in Canada to address psychological harassment. The Act Respecting Labour Standards requires that employers provide a workplace free from psychological harassment and this includes sexual harassment and discriminatory harassment.
Prevention of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace may be taken in the comfort of your own home or on the workplace computer system. Depending on your pace, it takes approximately 45 min to complete. You may progress through the online course at your own pace and may stop & start at any time. You are required to achieve a grade of 75% or higher in order to pass, and are allowed 2 attempts at the test. A certificate of completion (and/or wallet card) may be printed at successful completion of the Prevention of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Test.
This course deals with general information such as the law, how to recognize warning signs, and how to respond to violence and harassment in the workplace. By knowing what behavior is acceptable and what is not, employees can do their part in preventing violence and harassment and help maintain a respectful workplace.