{"id":10047,"date":"2025-08-18T20:59:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/?p=10047"},"modified":"2025-08-18T21:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T21:32:47","slug":"new-workplace-harassment-regulation-for-nova-scotia-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/new-workplace-harassment-regulation-for-nova-scotia-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"New Workplace Harassment Regulation For Nova Scotia Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10047\" class=\"elementor elementor-10047\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14ae4298 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14ae4298\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-609039d2 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Workplace Harassment Regulation For Nova Scotia Restaurants<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-672f8b8c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"672f8b8c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5651f4da e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5651f4da\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71c096c8 elementor-author-box--layout-image-left elementor-author-box--align-left elementor-author-box--image-valign-top elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes 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class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fef06ef e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fef06ef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a5a7bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33a5a7bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>August 18th, 2025<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4964d992 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4964d992\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab53488 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ab53488\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15a385c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15a385c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Come <strong>September 1, 2025<\/strong> Nova Scotia is rolling out new <a href=\"https:\/\/preventworkplaceharassment.ca\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Start-Preparing-Today-for-the-Upcoming-Harassment-in-the-Wor&amp;utm_source=Envoke-216761%7C216763&amp;utm_term=Start-Preparing-Today-for-the-Upcoming-Harassment-in-the-Wor\">Harassment in the Workplace Regulations<\/a> under the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.novascotia.ca\/en\/2024\/09\/05\/stronger-workplaces-nova-scotia-act-introduced\">Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act<\/a>. These regulations require all provincially regulated employers, including restaurants, to implement clear, written policies that prevent and address both physical and psychological harassment.<\/p><p>Under the revised Occupational Health and Safety Act, \u201chealth and safety\u201d now explicitly includes psychological health and safety, ensuring mental well-being is treated on par with physical safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e16a2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e16a2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u00a0Summary<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p>Starting <strong>September 1, 2025<\/strong>, all Nova Scotia employers, including restaurants, must have a written policy to prevent and address workplace harassment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p>The new regulations expand occupational health and safety to include <strong>psychological well-being<\/strong>, not just physical safety.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p>The changes stem from systemic issues of racism, inequity, and harassment identified in a <strong>2022 Equity and Anti-Racism report<\/strong> and reinforced by public engagement with over <strong>600 Nova Scotians<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p>Employers must provide <strong>training, clear reporting and investigation procedures, and safe reporting channels<\/strong> for all staff.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p>Restaurants benefit from compliance by fostering a <strong>healthier, more respectful culture<\/strong>, improving retention, and protecting workers from harassment by both coworkers and customers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe77363 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2fe77363\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f5df8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d4f5df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42df34d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42df34d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why These Regulations Matter Now<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab3d036 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ab3d036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Expanding the scope of safety:<\/strong> Previous laws focused solely on physical injuries, overlooking psychological harm such as harassment.<\/li><li><strong>Equity and anti-racism insights:<\/strong> A 2022 report by the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism revealed systemic problems: racism, inequity, and a lack of psychological safety in workplaces across Nova Scotia.<\/li><li><strong>Broad public input:<\/strong> Over 600 Nova Scotians took part in public engagement sessions in late 2023. They shared experiences, highlighted gaps, and proposed actionable ideas to strengthen workplace cultures.<\/li><li><strong>WCB data underscores urgency:<\/strong> Psychological workplace injuries in Nova Scotia rose from 150 to 194 within just three years.<\/li><li><strong>Labour support:<\/strong> The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour welcomed these changes, noting that bullying, sexual harassment, and psychological harm are now recognized as workplace hazards.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da009bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2da009bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why It Matters in Restaurants<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-448279fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"448279fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f67c9d0b-9d63-482b-a135-e8365b153cda\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><ul><li><strong>Fast-paced, high-stress dynamics:<\/strong> Kitchens and busy dining floors can create high-stress environments where tensions run high.<\/li><li><strong>Vulnerable staff:<\/strong> Tip-based earnings and non-union status may make workers less likely to speak up.<\/li><li><strong>Customer interactions:<\/strong> Staff increasingly face inappropriate behavior from patrons having a formal policy ensures they feel supported.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-233fe630 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"233fe630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Restaurants Need to Do<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac9dce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ac9dce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f67c9d0b-9d63-482b-a135-e8365b153cda\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>Restaurants should take proactive steps to align with these regulations:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Establish a written harassment policy<\/strong> including expectations, reporting methods, and investigation protocols.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure confidentiality and non-retaliation<\/strong>, and provide training on the policy to all staff. Policy review is required at least every three years.<\/li><li><strong>Recognize that harassment<\/strong> includes not only repeated behavior but also a single serious incident.<\/li><li><strong>Incorporate definitions of harassment <\/strong>like bullying, threats, or unwanted behaviour\u2014informed by the forthcoming regulations, which are expected to reflect the language in WCB guidelines.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c6a1a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48c6a1a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Free Policy Template &amp; Staff Checklist<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a405cc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdddcd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing for September Checklist<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa5615 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aa5615\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f67c9d0b-9d63-482b-a135-e8365b153cda\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><ul><li>Review current harassment management practices.<\/li><li>Plan training for all staff on new policies.<\/li><li>Define investigation procedures for complaints.<\/li><li>Set up safe reporting channels and designated contact or anonymous system.<\/li><li>Create a timeline: Have all changes finalized by September 1, 2025.<\/li><li>Communicate the policy through staff meetings, training sessions, or staff handbooks.<\/li><li>Engage staff in dialogue about respectful workplace expectations.<\/li><li>Monitor workplace climate and use surveys or discussions to identify concerns early.<\/li><li>Tap into resources: Join the Safety Branch Contact List, explore Nova SAFE, WCB resources, and CSA guidelines<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-587a501b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"587a501b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6669d3dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6669d3dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7204a617 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7204a617\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c57b71c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c57b71c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The new workplace harassment regulations represent a pivotal opportunity for Nova Scotia\u2019s restaurant sector to transform organizational culture. By embedding well-defined, enforceable policies, providing training, and fostering open communication, restaurant owners can create a workplace where every employee feels safe, supported and valued. After all, a respectful and healthy environment is the best recipe for success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30882ad7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30882ad7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d1390a7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6d1390a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f018786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f018786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dfc7793 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3dfc7793\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6efa9388 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6efa9388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43332c49 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43332c49\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da8ea3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4da8ea3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1301\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1301\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is considered workplace harassment under the new regulations?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1301\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1301\"><p>Workplace harassment includes any inappropriate conduct, comment, display, action, or gesture that causes or could reasonably cause offense, humiliation, or psychological harm. This includes bullying, sexual harassment, threats, racism, repeated incidents, or even a single serious incident.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1302\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1302\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When do restaurants need to comply with these new rules?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1302\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1302\"><p>All restaurants in Nova Scotia must have a workplace harassment policy and complaint process in place by September 1, 2025.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1303\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1303\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What must be included in a restaurant\u2019s harassment policy?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1303\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1303\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"><p>The policy must outline:<\/p><ul><li>A clear definition of harassment<\/li><li>How employees can safely report concerns<\/li><li>Steps for investigating complaints fairly and confidentially<\/li><li>Protections against retaliation for reporting<\/li><li>Training and communication requirements for staff<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1304\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" 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34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can employees report harassment?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1304\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1304\"><p>Employees can report harassment to their manager, supervisor, HR contact, or designated safe contact. 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September 1, 2025 Nova Scotia is rolling out new Harassment in the Workplace Regulations under the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act. These regulations require all provincially regulated employers, including restaurants, to implement clear, written policies that prevent and address both physical and psychological harassment. Under the revised Occupational Health and Safety Act, \u201chealth and safety\u201d now explicitly includes psychological health and safety, ensuring mental well-being is treated on par with physical safety. \u00a0Summary Starting September 1, 2025, all Nova Scotia employers, including restaurants, must have a written policy to prevent and address workplace harassment. The new regulations expand occupational health and safety to include psychological well-being, not just physical safety. The changes stem from systemic issues of racism, inequity, and harassment identified in a 2022 Equity and Anti-Racism report and reinforced by public engagement with over 600 Nova Scotians. Employers must provide training, clear reporting and investigation procedures, and safe reporting channels for all staff. Restaurants benefit from compliance by fostering a healthier, more respectful culture, improving retention, and protecting workers from harassment by both coworkers and customers. Why These Regulations Matter Now Expanding the scope of safety: Previous laws focused solely on physical injuries, overlooking psychological harm such as harassment. Equity and anti-racism insights: A 2022 report by the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism revealed systemic problems: racism, inequity, and a lack of psychological safety in workplaces across Nova Scotia. Broad public input: Over 600 Nova Scotians took part in public engagement sessions in late 2023. They shared experiences, highlighted gaps, and proposed actionable ideas to strengthen workplace cultures. WCB data underscores urgency: Psychological workplace injuries in Nova Scotia rose from 150 to 194 within just three years. Labour support: The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour welcomed these changes, noting that bullying, sexual harassment, and psychological harm are now recognized as workplace hazards. Why It Matters in Restaurants Fast-paced, high-stress dynamics: Kitchens and busy dining floors can create high-stress environments where tensions run high. Vulnerable staff: Tip-based earnings and non-union status may make workers less likely to speak up. Customer interactions: Staff increasingly face inappropriate behavior from patrons having a formal policy ensures they feel supported. What Restaurants Need to Do Restaurants should take proactive steps to align with these regulations: Establish a written harassment policy including expectations, reporting methods, and investigation protocols. Ensure confidentiality and non-retaliation, and provide training on the policy to all staff. Policy review is required at least every three years. Recognize that harassment includes not only repeated behavior but also a single serious incident. Incorporate definitions of harassment like bullying, threats, or unwanted behaviour\u2014informed by the forthcoming regulations, which are expected to reflect the language in WCB guidelines. Free Policy Template &amp; Staff Checklist To assist Nova Scotia restaurants during this transition we created a Workplace Harassment Regulation Policy template and staff checklist that you can download for free below. \u2705 Download our Policy Template customized for Nova Scotia restaurants\u2705 Get a One-Page Poster &amp; Checklist to display in staff areas\u2705 Ensure your restaurant is compliant and your team feels safe and respected \ud83d\udc49 Fill out the form below to access your Free Workplace Harassment Prevention Toolkit. A Path to Healthier Workplaces Beyond legal compliance, adopting these policies can yield real benefits: Boost morale and retention: A respectful workplace reduces stress, improves well-being, and enhances productivity. Create inclusive cultures: Encouraging open communication, accountability, and psychological safety lays a foundation for a thriving team. Align with best practices: Resources from Nova SAFE, WCB\u2019s Psychological Health and Safety Centre, and CSA frameworks (e.g., the 13 psychosocial factors from the Mental Health Commission of Canada) offer structured guidance. Preparing for September Checklist Review current harassment management practices. Plan training for all staff on new policies. Define investigation procedures for complaints. Set up safe reporting channels and designated contact or anonymous system. Create a timeline: Have all changes finalized by September 1, 2025. Communicate the policy through staff meetings, training sessions, or staff handbooks. Engage staff in dialogue about respectful workplace expectations. Monitor workplace climate and use surveys or discussions to identify concerns early. Tap into resources: Join the Safety Branch Contact List, explore Nova SAFE, WCB resources, and CSA guidelines Conclusion The new workplace harassment regulations represent a pivotal opportunity for Nova Scotia\u2019s restaurant sector to transform organizational culture. By embedding well-defined, enforceable policies, providing training, and fostering open communication, restaurant owners can create a workplace where every employee feels safe, supported and valued. After all, a respectful and healthy environment is the best recipe for success. FAQ What is considered workplace harassment under the new regulations? Workplace harassment includes any inappropriate conduct, comment, display, action, or gesture that causes or could reasonably cause offense, humiliation, or psychological harm. This includes bullying, sexual harassment, threats, racism, repeated incidents, or even a single serious incident. When do restaurants need to comply with these new rules? All restaurants in Nova Scotia must have a workplace harassment policy and complaint process in place by September 1, 2025. What must be included in a restaurant\u2019s harassment policy? The policy must outline: A clear definition of harassment How employees can safely report concerns Steps for investigating complaints fairly and confidentially Protections against retaliation for reporting Training and communication requirements for staff How can employees report harassment? Employees can report harassment to their manager, supervisor, HR contact, or designated safe contact. They may also use an anonymous channel (if available) or contact the Nova Scotia Safety Branch at 1-800-952-2687 or SafetyBranch@novascotia.ca. What happens if a restaurant does not comply? Failure to implement and follow the new regulations could result in penalties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, inspections by the Department of Labour, and increased risk of legal or reputational damage if harassment incidents are not properly handled. 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