T05: Understanding Gendered and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Session Description
Sexual and gender-based harassment is discrimination and violates BC's Human Rights Code. Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe, respectful and harassment-free workplace. This workshop will help you understand how you can help prevent, address and respond to sexual and gender-based harassment in the workplace.
Speakers
Laura Track
Biography
Laura Track is a lawyer and educator in Community Legal Assistance Society’s Human Rights Clinic. She advocates on behalf of people who have experienced discrimination and assists complainants to navigate BC’s human rights process. Laura also has a keen interest in making legal knowledge accessible. She delivers workshops and presentations to a wide variety of audiences to help people understand their human rights and comply with their legal obligations.