# Responding to Harassment ### **I**f you feel you have been personally harassed Talk to the individual that you feel is harassing you, explain the behaviours/ actions that are inappropriate and request that it stop; and/or Write a letter or email to the individual that you feel is harassing you, explain the behaviours/ actions that are inappropriate and request that it stop. ### If you witness harassment Talk to the individual that you feel was mistreated, explain the behaviours/action that you witnessed and ask how they feel; and/or Talk to the person that you feel was harassing, explain the behaviours/ actions that you witnessed and suggest that they may have been inappropriate. ### If someone talks to you regarding your behaviour/ actions: * Keep an open mind. * Remember that it may not have been your intention but the person’s perception. * Avoid becoming defensive. * Talk about your feelings. * Work together to determine next steps and solutions. If the harassing behaviour continues, file an official report using the steps listed in [Reporting Incidents or Concerns.](https://handbook.etgroup.ca/looking-after-our-people/harassment-and-discrimination/reporting-incidents-or-concerns) ### Getting Support Responding to, and dealing with, harassment can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. If you would like additional support, consider the following options: * Talk with a ETG Way Coach * Talk to ET Group’s HR Generalist * Contact our third-party intake provider: HRdownloads Consulting Services #### Email requesting a conversation can be sent to: * * Include your available/ ideal time(s) for contact and your preferred method of contact (phone number, email, teams call). * Contact can be made from your work or personal email. Phone calls can be made to: Sharon Bunce, Chief of Staff, HRdownloads Inc.519-319-7064 (cell phone) #### ET Group or HRdownloads will: * Listen * Provide Coaching/ Support for the individual to informally address the situation. * If required, participate in a meeting with the individual and/or the person they feel is harassing them. * If required, based on the circumstances assist the individual in completing and filing a formal report. In some situations the person may not want to file a formal complaint, however, management may decide that a formal complaint is required and will report the harassment.