Article 23: Discrimination

The parties subscribe to the Human Rights Act of British Columbia.

Consistent with the principles of the Human Rights Act, the parties recognize the right of Residents to work in an environment free from harassment, including sexual harassment, and the Employer shall take such actions as are necessary with respect to any person employed by the Employer engaging in harassment in the workplace.

Harassment includes any conduct, comment, gesture, or contact based on any of the prohibited grounds of discrimination that is likely to cause offence or humiliation to any person, or that might, on reasonable grounds, be perceived as placing a condition on employment or any opportunity for training or promotions.