Protocol for the Management of Human Rights Complaints

Background

Human Rights legislation was passed to ensure provincial consistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as Canadian Human Rights legislation. These pieces of legislation enshrine our ability to work and live without fear of discrimination or unwanted harassment as defined in the Codes. Alberta legislation outlines the process individuals can take to have issues resolved, the powers of the Human Rights Board as well as the remedies that can be applied against those who violate another's Human Rights. Recipients of written complaints can include individuals as well as organizations such as our School Board. Human Rights do not issue verbal complaints.

Human Rights transgressions are inconsistent with the process of Education and are contrary to our philosophies and beliefs. However, it is also vital that we manage complaints filed against employees and/or our School Board to ensure complaints are legitimate and that our best interests are maintained.

Please visit the following links for Protocol in matters dealing with Human Rights complaints.

• Administrative Policy 212

• Administrative Regulation 212.1

• Administrative Regulation 212.2

• Formal Harassment Complaint Form

• Informal Harassment Complaint Form

Complaints and grievances may also be filed through appropriate channels.  Please access the links below to determine protocol:

• ATA
• ECSSA
• AUPE
• Out of Scope
• Human Rights Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act
• Human Rights Commission - Telephone Number: 427-7661