Common use of Harassment Complaints Procedure Clause in Contracts

Harassment Complaints Procedure. ‌ (a) A formal complaint must be submitted in writing within six months of the latest alleged occurrence. (b) A complaint must be submitted through the Union and/or directly to the Manager, Child Care Services. The Manager will notify the respondent and the union staff representative of the substance of the complaint in writing within 15 days. (c) The complaint must contain the specific instance(s) and date(s) that the alleged harassment occurred, the names of any witnesses, an explanation of how the action constitutes a violation of Article 24 - Harassment, and the remedy sought. (d) The Manager or her designate will investigate the complaint and will complete her report in writing within 30 days. (e) The Employer will take action to resolve the complaint within 10 days of receiving the investigator's report. (f) The Employer will advise the complainant, the respondent, and the Union in writing of the substance of the investigator's report and the resolution of the complaint. (g) Where the complainant is not satisfied with the recommendations and/or actions to be taken she may grieve the matter commencing at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure. (h) The Employer may take appropriate action, including discipline, against a complainant if the investigation determines that the complaint is frivolous, vindictive, or vexatious.