NEW PUBLICATION TO ADDRESS SEXUAL HARASSMENT CONCERNS

Released on February 24, 1999

Joanne Crofford, minister responsible for the Status of Women, today

released a new publication entitled Sexual Harassment: A Guide for

Complainants. The guide will assist individuals seeking to resolve

situations of sexual harassment in the workplace by providing clear

and concise information about the options and processes available to

them.



"It is essential that we create and maintain safe work environments

for all employees," Crofford said. "The guide will be a helpful

resource for individuals who are experiencing sexual harassment as

well as for those who are supporting them."



The guide was developed as a response to the need expressed by

complainants and service providers for additional information about

dealing with sexual harassment. Complainants and community-based

organizations participated by providing input to the guide.



Sexual harassment continues to be a workplace problem that

predominantly affects women. The release of this guide is in

anticipation of International Women's Day, which is celebrated

annually on March 8 to commemorate the work women have done to achieve

justice and equality.



Sexual harassment is prohibited under Saskatchewan's Occupational

Health and Safety Act, which was the first legislation of its

kind in Canada. As well, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code

includes sexual harassment as a form of discrimination based on

sex.



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For more information, contact:



Cheryl Senecal

Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat

Regina

Phone: (306)787-7423