New Policy Requirement for ALL Nova Scotia Workplaces
- Safety Coordinator
- Dec 15, 2024
- 1 min read
Effective September 1, 2025, all workplaces in the province of Nova Scotia will be required to establish and implement a policy to prevent harassment in the workplace.
Some topics to consider for your Respectful Workplace Policy
Statements of values
Define prohibited conduct, e.g. bullying, comments about race or religion, physical or verbal harassment “harassment” = engaging in a course of vexatious conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome
Investigation procedures
Training
Tips on How to Create a Respectful Workplace
Recognize and value diversity
Foster an environment of open communication
Value the contributions of all employees
Positive communication and collaboration (teamwork)
Encourages positive / prevents negative outcomes
Equal and fair treatment for all
Listening to others
Willingly and sincerely apologize to a co-worker when something you say or do may have offended them
Ensuring communication, feedback, and workload planning
Employee training in your new Respectful Workplace Policy is a requirement for all workplaces. Fish Safe NS has created sample policies and an in-person training program to assist companies in the commercial fishing industry. Reach out to our Safety Coordinator today for more information