Reminder: All Defence Team members must complete the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention training before end of year
October 12, 2021 - Defence Stories
Have you taken the new training on the prevention of harassment and violence in the workplace? This training is mandatory for all Public Service employees and CAF members, and must be completed at the earliest opportunity but no later than December 31, 2021.
This training is essential in preventing harassment and violence and creating a safe and respectful work environment – be it in the workplace or at home – for everyone.
The training explains your rights and responsibilities under the new workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations (which came into effect on January 1, 2021) and how you can ensure all Defence Team members are treated with dignity and respect.
Course details
All Defence Team Members
Harassment and Violence Prevention for Employees (W101)
This course covers:
- recognizing harassment and violence at work
- reporting and addressing harassment and violence, including family violence
- understanding the key elements of a work place harassment and violence prevention policy
- clarifying the resolution process
- reviewing the supportive measures available to employees
Supervisors and Managers
Harassment and Violence Prevention for Managers and Committees/Representatives (W102)
This course requires completion of W101 as a prerequisite and covers:
- clarifying roles and responsibilities
- outlining the steps of a work place assessment
- reviewing the limitations of the employer and the applicable partner
- understanding the elements of the investigation report
- recordkeeping and reporting
For CAF members: CSPS is creating accounts for all CAF members (accessible only on the National Defence network), and will notify you by email once your account is created. If your email is not registered in monitor mass, CSPS will work to enable registration via service number. If you have any questions about registering, please contact CAF.RegistrationRequiredTraining@forces.gc.ca.
For all questions related to the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, please visit the following web page: New workplace harassment and violence prevention regulations involving Defence Team Public Service Employees, call HR Connect RH at 1-833-RHR-MDND (1-833-747-6363) or email the WHVP Centre of Expertise.