If you are sexually harassed at work

What are my rights?

A co-worker keeps emailing me suggestive pictures that make me uncomfortable, even after I asked them to stop. Is this sexual harassment?
  • Yes
  • No

The law protects you from objectionable or unwelcome conduct at your workplace. Especially if the conduct is sexual in nature. Learn how to identify sexual harassment at work, and what steps you can take to deal with it. 

What you should know

Work out the problem

Who can help

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in August 2021
  • Time to read: 7 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Richard Johnson, Ascent Employment Law and Sara Hanson, Moore Edgar Lyster LLP

Richard Johnson
Sara Hanson

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