Common use of Domestic and Sexual Violence Clause in Contracts

Domestic and Sexual Violence. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that all employees have the right to be free from domestic and sexual violence. Domestic violence, which may involve physical or psychological violence, stalking or economic abuse against a current or former intimate partner, is a widespread societal problem which must be prevented. (b) Sexual Violence means any sexual act or act targeting a person's sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened or attempted against a person without the person's consent and includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation. (c) The Employer shall offer assistance and provide a supportive environment to its employees experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence, including accommodating leaves of absence, adjustment of work schedules, giving consideration in the situation of discipline or other supportive responses as may be appropriate in the circumstances. (d) In all responses to domestic and sexual violence, the parties shall respect employees’ confidentiality.

Domestic and Sexual Violence. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that all employees have the right to be free from domestic and sexual violence. Domestic violence, which may involve physical or psychological violence, stalking or economic abuse against a current or former intimate partner, is a widespread societal problem which must be prevented. (b) Sexual Violence means any sexual act or act targeting a person's sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened or attempted against a person without the person's consent and includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation. (c) The In consultation with the affected employee, the Employer shall offer assistance and provide a supportive environment to its employees experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence, including accommodating leaves of absence, adjustment of work schedules, giving consideration in the situation of discipline or other supportive responses as may be appropriate in the circumstances.appropriate (d) In all responses to domestic and sexual violence, the parties shall respect employees’ confidentiality. (e) When the Employer undertakes safety planning particular to an employee’s circumstances the Employer will, as appropriate: 1) consult with the employee on safety measures, and 2) notify the employee of the outcome.