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Harassment Prevention Office

The Government of Yukon is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, and in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

As part of this commitment, the Government of Yukon has a policy to prevent harassment and deal with complaints. It describes what harassment is, and outlines methods for solving complaints.

The Workplace Harassment Policy 3.47 (  PDF 34 KB)applies to all individuals employed under the Education Act and the Public Service Act, including deputy ministers, casuals and contract employees.

The Harassment Prevention Office (HPO) has staff available to provide information and training to employees on harassment and to assist in resolving complaints, including investigation of complaints.

The HPO staff are committed to providing services in a strictly confidential, neutral and objective manner to all employees who seek their assistance.

Harassment Prevention

• Present general workshop for employees and for managers and supervisors
• Custom-plan workshops to suit specific needs
• Provide consultative services to Human Resource staff, line managers, or employees

Harassment Response

• Provide advice on informal resolution of harassment issues
• Provide investigations when Article 6 Grievance, Article 39 Grievance or Policy 3.47 complaint is filed

The Government of Yukon wants to provide a respectful work environment for its employees. Any complaint of harassment will be treated as a serious matter and treated with the utmost confidentiality. Please contact the HPO if you would like information or assistance.

Contact Us

Harassment Prevention Office
Policy, Planning & Communication Branch
Public Service Commission
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Confidential Phone: (867) 667-3536
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 3536
Confidential Fax: (867) 393-7009

General Inquiries: harassment.prevention@gov.yk.ca

Links

• Workplace Harassment Policy 3.47 (  PDF 34 KB)
• Yukon Employees Union Article 6 and Letter of Understanding L
• Yukon Teachers' Association Article 39 and Letter of Understanding F
• Workplace Harassment Prevention Office Annual Report 2004-2005 (  PDF 141 KB) 
• Workplace Harassment Prevention Office Annual Report 2003-2004 (  PDF 144 KB)