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Policy on Harassment

Introduction

Concordia is proud of its commitment to the values of civility, equity, respect, non-discrimination, diversity and freedom from harassment, as well as its dedication to fostering a safe and civil work environment for employees.

All forms of harassment are an injury to the dignity and integrity of the individual and will not be tolerated.

Policy overview

The Policy on Harassment (HR-38) guides the university's practices and helps ensure that Concordia complies with relevant laws and regulations.

The policy is designed to support Concordia community members to take all reasonable steps to:

  • maintain a climate of work that is devoid of harassment;
  • contribute to awareness, education and training that prevents harassing behaviour; 
  • provide support and redress to those who believe they have been subjected to harassing behaviour by outlining clear steps for resolution and what recourses are available.

FAQ

Harassment is any vexatious behaviour in the form of repeated and hostile or unwanted conduct, verbal comments, actions or gestures, that affects an individual's dignity or psychological or physical integrity.

Harassment has the effect or purpose of unreasonably interfering with an individual's right to pursue their work or other university activities in a safe and civil manner or of creating an intimidating or hostile environment for such activities.

Harassment also includes all forms of repeated or ongoing unwelcome, vexatious conduct based on a ground prohibited by law.

A single serious incident of such behaviour that has a lasting harmful effect on a person may also constitute harassment.

Take action as soon as possible. There are a number of ways you can proceed, including: 

  • if possible, speaking directly to the person who is harassing you, identifying the behaviour and asking them to stop and correct it;
  • if possible, discussing the situation with a manager or supervisor;
  • seeking assistance from the relevant Associate Dean responsible for faculty relations, when applicable;
  • contacting Human Resources, specifically Employee and Labour Relations, by email at labour@concordia.ca;
  • seeking assistance or advice from the Office of Rights and Responsibilities;
  • if applicable, speaking with your union representative.

You can get advice by contacting any of the following offices or people:

The Rights and Responsibilities Advisor can give you information, advice and support, explain options for resolving an issue and help decide on a course of action.

Any member of the university — student, staff or faculty member — who has a concern regarding behaviour that may constitute a form of harassment can consult the Office of Rights and Responsibilities.

The Rights and Responsibilities Advisor can assist with informal dispute resolution procedures or with a formal resolution process, as described in the Code of Rights and Responsibilities (BD-3).

For more information

If you have a question regarding the Policy on Harassment that isn’t covered on this page or in the Policy, please contact Human Resources or the Office of Rights and Responsibilities.

You can reach the Office of Rights and Responsibilities by phone at 514-848-2424, ext. 8659, or by email at rights@concordia.ca, or visit the office at the GM Building, 1550 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Room GM-1005.  

Human Resources is also available by phone at 514-848-2424, ext. 3666, or by email at hr-reception@concordia.ca.

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