Common use of Harassment-Free Environment Clause in Contracts

Harassment-Free Environment. The Employer and the Association agree that there will be no discrimination, harassment, interference, intimidation, restriction or coercion exercised or practiced by any of their representatives with respect to any nurse because of the nurse’s membership or non-membership in the Association or activity or lack of activity on behalf of the Association or by reason of exercising her/his rights under the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that there will be no discrimination or harassment by either party or by any of the nurses covered by this Agreement on the basis of race, creed, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, age, handicap, religious affiliation or any other factor which is not pertinent to the employment relationship. The parties are both committed to a harassment free environment and recognize the importance of addressing discrimination and harassment issues in a timely and effective manner as set out below: (a) The parties recommend and encourage any nurse who may have a harassment or discrimination complaint to follow the complaints process as set out in the employer’s harassment policies and procedures. (b) In recognizing the importance of a harassment free environment, the Employer and the Association will review Employer policies and processes with respect to harassment with the nurse during her/his orientation period. (c) Where a nurse requests the assistance and support of the Association in dealing with harassment or discrimination issues, such representation shall be allowed. (d) The Association may file a grievance under article 7 of this Agreement where a nurse or the Association believes that its members have been harassed contrary to this provision.