Common use of HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT Clause in Contracts

HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT. 35.01 Harassment means any unilateral and unwanted behaviour that exerts undue pressure upon a person with the intent or effect of either ridiculing her/him, or humiliating her/him, or showing disrespect towards her/him, and that compromises her/his right to fair and reasonable work conditions and her/his right to dignity. 35.02 Harassment also includes the abuse of authority or the improper use of power which may undermine an Employee’s job performance. It may include such acts as intimidation, threats, blackmail, or coercion. 35.03 Sexual harassment means any unilateral and unwanted behaviour with sexual overtones that exerts undue pressure upon a person with the intent or effect of either obtaining sexual favours or ridiculing her/his sexual characteristics, and that compromises her/his right to fair and reasonable work conditions, and her/his right to dignity. 35.04 The Union and the University recognize that every Employee is entitled to work in a climate that is free from harassment and sexual harassment. 35.05 The University shall take action to ensure that harassment or sexual harassment does not occur. 35.06 This Article does not restrict the authority of those charged with supervisory responsibilities.

HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT. 35.01 Harassment means any unilateral and unwanted behaviour that exerts undue pressure upon a person with the intent or effect of either ridiculing her/him, or humiliating her/him, or showing disrespect towards her/him, and that compromises her/his right to fair and reasonable work conditions and her/his right to dignity. 35.02 Harassment also includes the abuse of authority or the improper use of power which may undermine an Employeeemployee’s job performance. It may include such acts as intimidation, threats, blackmail, or coercion. 35.03 Sexual harassment means any unilateral and unwanted behaviour with sexual overtones that exerts undue pressure upon a person with the intent or effect of either obtaining sexual favours or ridiculing her/his sexual characteristics, and that compromises her/his right to fair and reasonable work conditions, and her/his right to dignity. 35.04 The Union and the University recognize that every Employee employee is entitled to work in a climate that is free from harassment and sexual harassment. 35.05 The University shall take action to ensure that harassment or sexual harassment does not occur. 35.06 This Article article does not restrict the authority of those charged with supervisory responsibilities.