First Job, Safe Job provides resources to help you
prepare your teen for a safe and positive work experience.
Learn more by visiting
WSPS.ca/first-job
As a parent, it's heartbreaking to hear your child is being made to feel embarrassed, confused
or upset. Knowing it could happen at work where you're unable to help is especially hard.
Send them to work with confidence. Equip them with the knowledge they need to recognize
inappropriate behaviour, understand their rights, and respond to the situation effectively.
What it is and what to do about it
Workplace Harassment
Workplace Harassment is…
Workplace Harassment is illegal.
• bullying behaviour that
causes fear, distress or harm
• intimidation, discrimination
or isolation based on age,
ancestry, colour, race, creed,
sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender
expression or disability
• unwanted sexual advances,
touching or sharing of
sexually explicit materials
All employers must have a policy
and procedures in place to protect
their workers.
Workplace harassment is serious and can deeply impact your child.
As a parent, provide reassurance, support and access to
additional counselling if needed.
If your teen experiences harassment
at work, encourage them to…
Remove themself from the situation
Document what happened
(location, date, witnesses)
Report the incident using the
workplace's reporting procedure
