Harassment and Bullying. The Employer and Union recognize the rights of employees to work in an environment that is free from harassment and bullying. The Parties agree to xxxxxx and promote such an environment through the provision of education and training to all employees.
Harassment and Bullying. All employees have the right to work without fear or concern of being harassed or bullied based on age, marital status, gender, religion, ethnic or national origin, ethical belief, colour or race, employment status, disability, sexual orientation, political opinion, family status, or membership of an employee organisation. All bullying and harassment incidents will be treated seriously, and formally investigated if appropriate/required. Where bullying or harassment of any kind is established, and it constitutes a breach of the Oceania Code of Values and Conduct, disciplinary action will be taken.
Harassment and Bullying. Harassment and bullying are unacceptable and contrary to ethical behaviour. Additionally, harassment based on a person’s sex, race, ethnic religious background, age, pregnancy, marital status, disability, transgender (transsexual) status or sexuality breaches anti-discrimination and human rights law. Harassment in the workplace can take many forms. It can be obvious or subtle, direct or indirect. It includes: • Sexual or suggestive remarks or gestures • Displaying or circulating sexually suggestive, offensive or degrading/insulting material (e.g. on walls, computer screen savers, email) • Making fun of someone, spreading rumours, and unwelcome practical jokes • Obscene or unsolicited telephone calls, letters, faxes or email messages • Invasion of personal space, unnecessary physical contact • Continually ignoring or dismissing someone’s contribution • Pushing, shoving or jostling or assault • Threats, insults, name calling, inappropriate language • Creating a hostile feeling or environment, even when there are no direct attacks being made on a person Complaints concerning harassment or bullying should be actioned according to the Compliments, Complaints/ Feedback Policy.
Harassment and Bullying. Both parties agree that unlawful harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.
Harassment and Bullying. Both parties agree that unlawful harassment or bullying will not be tolerated. Harassment is a form of discrimination. Bullying is a subset of harassment. Examples of harassment and bullying include name-calling, graphic or written statements (including cyber), or physical conduct that is threatening, harmful or humiliating and that is based, at least in part, on a legally protected characteristic. Harassment does not have to include intent to harm, be directed at a specific target, or involve repeated incidents. Harassment where the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive is unlawful and will not be tolerated.
Harassment and Bullying. The Company and the Association believe that all employees are entitled to work in a place where the dignity and self-respect of every person is valued, and which is free of disrespectful, offensive, or degrading behavior. The Company shall work collaboratively with the Association to maintain and enforce the Respect in the Workplace Policy. Bargaining unit members, whether they are a Complainant, Respondent, or witness, shall have the right to Association assistance and representation throughout the process. ARTICLE 22 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Harassment and Bullying. Harassment, including sexual harassment and bullying, is vexatious behaviour in the form of repeated and hostile or unwanted conduct, verbal comments, actions or gestures that affects an employee’s dignity or psychological or physical well- being and that results in a harmful work environment for the employee. A single serious incidence of such behaviour that has a lasting harmful effect on an employee may also constitute harassment. Bullying and harassment includes any inappropriate conduct or comment by a person towards a worker that the person knew or reasonably ought to have known would cause that worker to be humiliated or intimidated but excluding any reasonable action taken by an Employer or supervisor relating to the management and direction of workers or the place of employment.
Harassment and Bullying. (a) The Union and the Employer recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from all forms of harassment and bullying. Such grounds may include but are not limited to age, sex, race, religion, colour, marital status, sexual orientation, family status and disability.
Harassment and Bullying. (i) Right to a harassment and bullying-free workplace The Employer recognizes the right of employees to work in an environment free from harassment, including sexual harassment, and bullying.
Harassment and Bullying. 48.01 A complaint of harassment or discrimination will be investigated with total confidentiality by a joint committee consisting of one member appointed by the Union and one member appointed by the Company or alternates. The complainant, respondent and witnesses will be interviewed by the above joint committee. Such complaints will be investigated in a timely fashion.
