Support Person – Fact Sheet
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Support Person – Fact Sheet
A principal party or responding party to an alleged occurrence of workplace harassment and violence can seek the support of someone they trust to accompany them during the resolution processFootnote 1 .
The support person can be a friend, family, union representative, co-worker or another person of their choice. The role of support person is to assist a party, but not to represent or make representations on behalf of any party.
The support person designated by one of the parties, may aid a party in administrative tasks, such as:
- Scheduling meetings or interviews; and
- Receiving updates on the status of the resolution process.
Should the principal or responding party elect to utilize a support person, they must inform the employer or designated recipient that they are designated someone to be their support person and their relationship to them.
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Provide advice and guidance to the party on any matters they feel are relevant |
Speak on behalf of the party |
Speak on their behalf regarding matters related to the administration of the resolution process, such as:
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Share information about the occurrence with anyone |
Accompany a party for the purpose of providing emotional support |
Respond to questions regarding the occurrence during the negotiated resolution, conciliation or investigation |
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