Common use of Human Rights, Discrimination and Harassment Clause in Contracts

Human Rights, Discrimination and Harassment. 1.7.1 The Parties hereto subscribe to the principles of the Human Rights Code of British Columbia. 1.7.2 The Parties agree that neither the Employer, nor the Employee, shall discriminate against any applicant to a position covered by this Agreement, or against any Employee, on the basis of age, race, sex or sexual orientation, colour, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, ethnic origin, marital status, family status, membership in the Union or activities relating to participation in the Union, or participation in community affairs. 1.7.3 In support of the harassment and discrimination training programs currently offered by the Employer, the Parties will jointly develop and offer educational and training programs designed to: 1.7.3.1 enhance understanding of interpersonal conflict and bullying and the effects thereof in the workplace; 1.7.3.2 ensure that all members of the Union and their managers are aware of their resources and responsibilities with respect to interpersonal conflict and bullying; and 1.7.3.3 actively promote the development and maintenance of a respectful workplace environment. 1.7.4 The Employer and the Union agree that employee attendance at these educational and training programs is mandatory. 1.7.5 When the singular is used in this Agreement, it is understood that the reference includes the plural as the context so requires.