Unwelcome comment or action based on race, colour, or national, ethnic, or Aboriginal origin is racial harassment. Jokes, comments, or innuendos do not have to be told directly to or about a person to be harassment. If it is said in front of someone who is offended, it can be harassment. Anyone can file a complaint about someone's racist behaviour, regardless of their race, colour, or origin. Even if a company has a racial harassment policy in place, the employer must make sure it is well understood and followed by workers.
Employers are responsible for what happens in the workplace.
Racial harassment hurts the person or group it is directed to, divides society, and promotes racism. It can affect personal relationships, health and job performance. It sends the message that someone or some group is not equal to others. Don't ignore it. Speak up when you hear or see racist behaviour.