Reminder: Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training

January 25, 2021 - Defence Stories

Have you taken the new training on the prevention of harassment and violence in the workplace? This training is mandatory for all employees and supervisors/managers.

The training will help employees, supervisors and managers better understand how they can help prevent harassment and violence and create a safe and respectful work environment for everyone.

All Defence Team employees have a responsibility to ensure they complete this training at the earliest opportunity. It will explain their rights and responsibilities under the new workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations and how they can ensure all members are treated with dignity and respect.

The mandatory training must be completed within the following timelines:

• New Department of National Defence (DND) employees - within three months of joining the department
• Existing DND employees – as soon as possible but no later than 31 Dec 2021, and every three years thereafter.

****Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who are supervising Public Service employees and have access to GC campus should also take the required training at their earliest convenience. Additional information for those who do not have access will be coming soon.

Employees

Harassment and Violence Prevention for Employees (W101)

This course covers:

• recognizing harassment and violence at work
• reporting and addressing harassment and violence, including family violence
• understanding the key elements of a work place harassment and violence prevention policy
• clarifying the resolution process
• reviewing the supportive measures available to employees

Supervisors and Managers

Harassment and Violence Prevention for Managers and Committees/Representatives (W102)

This course requires completion of W101 as a prerequisite and covers:

• clarifying roles and responsibilities
• outlining the steps of a work place assessment
• reviewing the limitations of the employer and the applicable partner
• understanding the elements of the investigation report
• recordkeeping and reporting

If you have any questions about the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, please visit the following web page: New workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations for Defence Team public servants (Bill C-65 (42-1)), call HR Connect RH at 1-833-RHR-MDND (1-833-747-6363) or email the WHVP Centre of Expertise: P-OTG.WHVPCoE@intern.mil.ca (accessible only on the National Defence network).