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The BC ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96210_01 Human Rights Code]'' protects people from sexual harassment in public services and in rental housing and employment situations. Everyone has the right to be free from sexual harassment in their job and their housing, and when accessing services provided to the public. If sexual harassment is serious, it may be a crime under the ''Criminal Code'' of Canada—check script [[Stalking, Criminal Harassment and Cyberbullying (Script 206)|206]], called “Stalking, Criminal Harassment and Cyberbullying”. A target of sexual harassment may also be able to sue the person harassing them for '''damages'''. | The BC ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96210_01 Human Rights Code]'' protects people from sexual harassment in public services and in rental housing and employment situations. Everyone has the right to be free from sexual harassment in their job and their housing, and when accessing services provided to the public. If sexual harassment is serious, it may be a crime under the ''Criminal Code'' of Canada—check script [[Stalking, Criminal Harassment and Cyberbullying (Script 206)|206]], called “Stalking, Criminal Harassment and Cyberbullying”. A target of sexual harassment may also be able to sue the person harassing them for '''damages'''. | ||
Section 5.1 of the ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96492_00 Workers’ Compensation Act]'' deals with harassment, which includes sexual harassment. Employers must have policies to prevent and respond to harassment and bullying in the workplace. A worker who is sexually harassed at work and suffers a mental disorder from it, may be able to get workers’ compensation (if the harassment did not involve a physical injury). Script [[ | Section 5.1 of the ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96492_00 Workers’ Compensation Act]'' deals with harassment, which includes sexual harassment. Employers must have policies to prevent and respond to harassment and bullying in the workplace. A worker who is sexually harassed at work and suffers a mental disorder from it, may be able to get workers’ compensation (if the harassment did not involve a physical injury). Script [[Workers' Compensation (Script 285)|285]] explains workers’ compensation. | ||
==What are some examples of sexual harassment?== | ==What are some examples of sexual harassment?== | ||
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#:The Code prohibits anyone from threatening you or retaliating against you for filing a complaint. | #:The Code prohibits anyone from threatening you or retaliating against you for filing a complaint. | ||
#:The [http://www.bchrc.net/ BC Human Rights Clinic] may be able to help you file a complaint with the Tribunal and help you at a hearing. The Clinic is operated by the [http://www.clasbc.net/ Community Legal Assistance Society]. Check the [http://www.bchrc.net/ Clinic website] or phone 604.622.1100 in Vancouver and 1.855.685.6222 elsewhere in BC. Live phone help is available only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | #:The [http://www.bchrc.net/ BC Human Rights Clinic] may be able to help you file a complaint with the Tribunal and help you at a hearing. The Clinic is operated by the [http://www.clasbc.net/ Community Legal Assistance Society]. Check the [http://www.bchrc.net/ Clinic website] or phone 604.622.1100 in Vancouver and 1.855.685.6222 elsewhere in BC. Live phone help is available only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. | ||
# If you lose your job because of discrimination, you may also be able to sue in court for wrongful dismissal. Check script [[If | # If you lose your job because of discrimination, you may also be able to sue in court for wrongful dismissal. Check script [[If You're Fired - Wrongful Dismissal (Script 241)|241]], called “If You’re Fired—Wrongful Dismissal”, for more information. But complaining to the Tribunal may work better in a sexual harassment case. As well, a wrongful dismissal lawsuit can be complicated and expensive, so if you are thinking about suing, get legal advice first. | ||
# Contact a lawyer for legal advice about what you can do. For the name of a lawyer, call the [https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Lawyer-Referral-Service Lawyer Referral Service] at 604.687.3221 in the lower mainland or 1.800.663.1919 elsewhere in BC. | # Contact a lawyer for legal advice about what you can do. For the name of a lawyer, call the [https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Lawyer-Referral-Service Lawyer Referral Service] at 604.687.3221 in the lower mainland or 1.800.663.1919 elsewhere in BC. | ||