SHAPE can provide free public legal information and summary legal advice to workers experiencing workplace sexual harassment. We can also provide training and resources to employers looking to understand their legal responsibilities to address and prevent workplace sexual harassment.
SHAPE can provide free public legal information and summary legal advice to workers experiencing workplace sexual harassment. We can also provide training and resources to employers looking to understand their legal responsibilities to address and prevent workplace sexual harassment.
Workplace sexual harassment includes unwanted verbal, visual or physical behaviours that are based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression such as:
Sexual harassment can and does impact people of all genders, sexualities, and races.
However, sexual harassment disproportionately impacts women, racialized workers, 2SLGBTQ+ workers, low-income workers, and newcomers.
If you work in Ontario, even as a volunteer, or an intern, you are protected against workplace sexual harassment. This applies to workers who have quit or lost their jobs. We can provide you with free summary legal advice and information on your rights and your employer’s responsibilities to protect you from harassment.
SHAPE is a coalition of 20 Ontario community legal clinics providing free public legal education and summary legal advice to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment. We are staffed by lawyers and paralegals.
We provide public legal education to all stakeholders, including workers and employers.
We will provide legal advice to any worker in Ontario regardless of income or location.
We are trying to reach workers who may not know their rights including:
Training reduces sexual harassment in the workplace.
SHAPE can provide employers with the tools required to build a healthy and safe workplace. SHAPE provides free public legal information to employers and workers that helps strengthen the workplace. Our goal is to reduce and eliminate workplace sexual harassment.
We can customize our training materials to meet the needs of your workplace, training topics include:
This website is for general information purposes only. Please contact your local legal clinic for advice about your situation