Workplace harassment policy for Prince Edward Island: the rules and a free template
Every Prince Edward Island employer must write and put in place a policy to prevent and investigate workplace harassment, after consulting the health and safety committee or representative if there is one, and make a copy readily available to workers. The regulations list what the policy must say. Separately, the province's employment standards guide says every employer must have a sexual harassment policy posted where all employees can readily see it.
What the law requires in Prince Edward Island
| The law | Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Harassment Regulations (section 4 requires the policy). Separately, employment standards rules require a posted sexual harassment policy. |
|---|---|
| In force | In force since 1 July 2020 |
| Who it applies to | Employers covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The rules we checked do not set a minimum number of employees. |
| Investigations | An investigation must be appropriate in the circumstances. You can have it done by an impartial person who is not directly involved, is not under the control of the person complained about or otherwise in a conflict of interest, and knows the workplace harassment provisions. The impartial person decides whether harassment happened and may recommend corrective action; you decide what action to take. You must tell the complainant and the person complained about the outcome and any corrective action, but you do not have to give them the full report. |
| Training | The WCB's guide recommends that your policy say how training will be given to workers, supervisors, managers and investigators. We did not confirm a required training schedule. |
| Review | The WCB's guide says the policy should include review statements. We did not confirm a required review schedule. |
What your written policy must include
- A definition of harassment consistent with the regulations
- A statement that every worker is entitled to work free of harassment
- A commitment to take corrective action against anyone under your direction who harasses a worker
- How to make a complaint, and the procedures for investigating it
- Confidentiality
- A statement that you will not reprimand, seek reprisal against or discriminate against a worker who has made a workplace harassment complaint in good faith
- A statement that the policy does not stop a worker from making a complaint under the Human Rights Act
Human rights law also applies
Your policy must say it does not stop a worker from making a complaint under the Human Rights Act. Those complaints go to the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission.
Key terms: Workplace harassment · Sexual harassment · Workplace violence · Harassment investigation · Psychological harassment (Quebec) · Duty to accommodate · Human rights code (protected grounds)
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Questions
Does a Prince Edward Island employer need a written harassment policy?
Yes. Since 1 July 2020, employers must write and put in place a workplace harassment policy and make a copy readily available to workers. Employment standards rules also require a posted sexual harassment policy.
Do I have to give the complainant the investigation report in Prince Edward Island?
No. You must tell the complainant and the person complained about the outcome and any corrective action, but you do not have to give them the whole report.
Who can investigate a harassment complaint in Prince Edward Island?
You can use an impartial person who is not directly involved, is not under the control of the person complained about, and knows the workplace harassment rules.
Official sources
- Prince Edward Island, Occupational Health and Safety Act Workplace Harassment Regulations
- Workers Compensation Board of PEI, Guide to Workplace Harassment Regulations
- Workers Compensation Board of PEI, Workplace Harassment Regulations FAQ (September 2023)
- Workers Compensation Board of PEI, Workplace Harassment Regulations come into effect July 1
- Government of Prince Edward Island, 2025 Employment Standards Guide
- Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission
General information for Canadian employers, not legal advice. This policy is a starting point: read it, change anything that doesn't fit your workplace, and check it against your province's current rules, or ask an employment lawyer or HR professional to review it. Rules were checked against official sources on 5 November 2026.
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