Common use of HARASSMENT/ABUSE Clause in Contracts

HARASSMENT/ABUSE. 18.01 The Employer and the Union agree that no form of harassment or abuse shall be condoned in the workplace. Both parties shall work together in recognizing and resolving such concerns as they arise. Situations involving harassment or abuse shall be treated in strict confidence by both the Employer and the Union. Any employee who believes that he or she is being harassed or abused, shall follow procedures in Appendix "C" Harassment and Abuse Policy. The right to refuse to work under these circumstances may be exercised by the employee, until such time as the harassment is resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the employee concerned, the Employer and the Union. The employee shall suffer no loss of pay and benefits while exercising his or her right to refuse to work under such circumstances, and in addition, may lay charges against the harasser.