Violence and Harassment at Work
| Requesting country | Providing country |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada |
The Bilateral Cooperation Activity between the Ministry of Public Safety and Labour (MPSL) of Antigua and Barbuda and the Labour Program at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the world of work was selected in the framework of the 18th Call of the Inter-American Network for Labor Administration (RIAL) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in April 2025, to be carried out virtually.
OBJECTIVES AND PRODUCT
General objective 1: To bring Antigua and Barbuda into compliance with its obligations under Convention 190, on Violence and Harassment
- Specific objective 1: To identify the components necessary for comprehensive workplace violence and harassment legislation/regulations
General objective 2: To foster a co-operative approach towards workplace violence and harassment between management and workers
- Specific objective 2: To implement workplace committees
Final product: A comprehensive document outlining all key components for a workplace violence and harassment legislation or regulation inclusive of prevention, deterrence and sanctions
