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What should a board of directors know about workplace harassment?

In: Handbook on Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility

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  • Sylvie St-Onge

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This chapter addresses the many negative impacts that cases of workplace harassment allegations can have, including on an organization’s culture, image, and bottom line. Next, it defines what constitutes cases of psychological, sexual or discriminatory harassment, as well as cyberstalking, by highlighting the main legal principles underlying harassment. It explains how harassment can take various forms depending on the complainants’ and the defendants’ characteristics, such as their number, hierarchical level, position, place of work, and so on. It also explains the numerous contextual factors that can foster workplace harassment. Then, employers’ key responsibilities with respect to harassment prevention and intervention when necessary are presented. The chapter concludes with specific advice to help board members meet their obligations regarding various workplace harassment situations they may encounter.

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  • Sylvie St-Onge, 2024. "What should a board of directors know about workplace harassment?," Chapters, in: Michel Magnan & Giovanna Michelon (ed.), Handbook on Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility, chapter 19, pages 245-263, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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