Respectful Workplace Policy

Respectful Workplace Policy

About the policy

The Respectful Workplace Policy includes information about behaviour expectations and the roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors, suppliers and volunteers who access City workplaces to prevent and manage unacceptable workplace behaviour.

We all have a role to play in creating a safe and respectful workplace. The policy provides a framework for addressing unacceptable workplace behaviour, which includes disrespectful behaviour, harassment and discrimination. The policy's purpose is to:

  • Adopt a proactive approach to the prevention and management of unacceptable workplace behaviour.
  • Outline the workforce expectations in reporting and responding to harassment and discrimination incidents if they occur.
  • Ensure that unacceptable workplace behaviour will not be tolerated.
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The policy addresses the following topics:

  • False and frivolous complaints

  • Retaliation

  • Unacceptable workplace behaviour

Legal foundation

Under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, we have implemented the Harassment and Violence Prevention Plan, which took effect March 31, 2025.

The plan establishes guidelines, procedures and resources to eliminate or, if not reasonably practicable, control the hazards of violence and harassment in the workplace. It also addresses incidents of unacceptable workplace behaviour, including disrespectful behaviour, harassment and discrimination, and workplace threats and violence. 

Frequently asked questions

What it the Respectful Workplace Policy?

The City's Respectful Workplace Policy outlines the behaviour expectations of City employees, suppliers and volunteers and ensures unacceptable workplace behaviour, which includes disrespectful behaviour, harassment,  and discrimination, will not be tolerated. It adopts a proactive approach to the prevention and management of unacceptable workplace behaviour.

Who does the Respectful Workplace Policy apply to?

The Respectful Workplace Policy applies to all employees, suppliers and volunteers working with The City of Calgary. 

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