Lexicon
RISK FACTORS
Definition : This concerns psycho-social work constraints that can have harmful effects on workers’ health. For example, workload, decision-making autonomy, social support, etc.
Source/law/article: IRSST, 2013.
SELF-EMPLOYED PERSON
Definition : A self-employed person works for themselves and not on behalf of another person. They can freely choose the means of performing a contract.
Source/law/article: CNESST
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Definition : In Canada, sexual aggression is understood as being the fact that one of the parties does not consent to sexual touching.
Source/law/article: Art. 271 - 273 Criminal Code
SEXUAL HARASSMENT :
REPRISALS
Definition : Any measures taken against a person, liable to harm them, because they disclosed wrongdoing or because they participated in an investigation. Reprisals take many forms.
Source/law/article: Art. 30 and 31 (LOI FACILITANT LA DIVULGATION D’ACTES RÉPRÉHENSIBLES À L’ÉGARD DES ORGANISMES PUBLICS)