is a voluntary and free online course now being offered to business employers, owners, managers, supervisors and employees, according to the Ending Violence Association of BC .
That’s because workplace sexual harassment is “particularly pervasive” in the hospitality industry, with bars and restaurants being the top two public places where Canadians report experiencing unwanted behaviour, EVA BC finds. “This initiative will show businesses how to create positive workplace cultures that support the health and safety of staff and patrons and prevent sexual harassment.”
With two versions of TIPS, one for employers and one for employees, the self-guided online training offers scenarios, videos, downloadable resources and interactive quizzes and will likely take up to three hours to complete.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.EVA BC says the course, also funded by Justice Canada, aims to create a shared responsibility in the workplace where both employers and employees learn how to work together to mitigate risks.