Explore the employer duties of care, prevention strategies, and the responsibilities of leadership to foster a respectful, compliant workplace.
Employer Responsibilities and Duty of Care
Explore the employer duties of care, prevention strategies, and the responsibilities of leadership to foster a respectful, compliant workplace.
Overview of Duty of Care
Employers have a duty to provide a safe and respectful workplace. This includes preventing harassment and responding effectively to concerns.
Preventive Actions
Dissemination of policies, ongoing training, bystander education, and leadership modeling are essential to prevention.
Accessibility and Support
Offer multiple reporting channels, protect confidentiality, and provide support to those affected, with non-retaliation guarantees.
Recordkeeping and Accountability
Document actions, monitor trends, and hold leaders accountable for policy adherence and culture improvement.