Common use of MUTUAL RESPECT Clause in Contracts

MUTUAL RESPECT. The Commonwealth and the Union agree that mutual respect between and among managers, employees, co-workers and supervisors is integral to the efficient conduct of the Commonwealth’s business. Behaviors that contribute to a hostile, humiliating and/or intimidating work environment, including abusive language or behavior, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Employees who believe they are subject to such behavior shall raise their concerns with an appropriate manager or supervisor as soon as possible, but no later than ninety (90) days from the most recent occurrence(s). Employees who want to formally pursue the matter must file a written complaint which identifies the behaviors including specific examples believed to cause the hostile, humiliating and/or intimidating work environment. The written complaint shall be investigated by someone not involved in the matter, who shall make recommendations to the Appointing Authority for correcting any unacceptable and/or unprofessional behaviors identified by the investigation. The Complainant and the Union shall be notified in writing of the steps taken to address the Complainants concerns. In the event the employee(s) written complaint is not addressed within a reasonable period of time, the employee and/or the Union may file a grievance at step III of the grievance procedure as set forth in Article 23, with concurrent notice to the Appointing Authority or his/her designee. If the employee (or the Union) requests a hearing at Step III, such hearing shall be granted. Grievances filed under this section shall not be subject to the arbitration provisions set forth in Article 23. No employee shall be subject to retaliation for filing a complaint, giving a statement, or otherwise participating in the administration of this process.

MUTUAL RESPECT. The Commonwealth and the Union agree that mutual respect between and among managers, employees, co-workers and supervisors is integral to the efficient conduct of the Commonwealth’s business. Behaviors that contribute to a hostile, humiliating and/or intimidating work environment, including abusive language or behavior, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Employees who believe they are subject to such behavior shall raise their concerns with an appropriate manager or supervisor as soon as possible, but no later than ninety (90) days from the most recent occurrence(s). Employees who want to formally pursue the matter must file a written complaint which identifies the behaviors including specific examples believed to cause the hostile, humiliating humiliating, and/or intimidating work environment. The written complaint shall be investigated by someone not involved in the matter, who shall make recommendations to the Appointing Authority for correcting any unacceptable and/or unprofessional behaviors identified by the investigation. The Complainant and the Union shall be notified in writing of the steps taken to address the Complainants concerns. In the event the employee(s) written complaint is not addressed within a reasonable period of time, the employee and/or the Union may file a grievance at step III of the grievance procedure as set forth in Article 23, with concurrent notice to the Appointing Authority or his/her designee. If the an employee (or the Unionunion) requests a hearing at Step step III, such hearing shall be granted. Grievances filed under this section shall not be subject to the arbitration provisions set forth in Article 23. No employee shall be subject to retaliation for filing a complaint, giving a statement, or otherwise participating in the administration of this process.

MUTUAL RESPECT. The Commonwealth and the Union agree that mutual respect between and among managers, employees, co-workers and supervisors is integral to the efficient conduct of the Commonwealth’s business. Behaviors that contribute to a hostile, humiliating and/or and/ or intimidating work environment, including abusive language or behavior, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Employees who believe they are subject to such behavior shall raise their concerns with an appropriate manager or supervisor as soon as possible, but no later than ninety (90) days from the most recent occurrence(s). Employees who want to formally pursue the matter must file a written complaint which identifies the behaviors including specific examples believed to cause the hostile, humiliating humiliating, and/or intimidating work environment. The written complaint shall be investigated by someone not involved in the matter, who shall make recommendations to the Appointing Authority for correcting any unacceptable and/or unprofessional behaviors identified by the investigation. The Complainant and the Union shall be notified in writing of the steps taken to address the Complainants Complaintants concerns. In the event the employee(s) written complaint is not addressed within a reasonable period of time, the employee and/or or the Union may file a grievance at step III of the grievance procedure as set forth in Article 23, with concurrent notice to the Appointing Authority or his/her designee. If the employee (employee, or the Union) , requests a hearing at Step step III, such hearing shall be granted. Grievances filed under this section shall not be subject to the arbitration provisions set forth in Article 23. No employee shall be subject to retaliation for filing a complaint, giving a statement, or otherwise participating in the administration of this process.

MUTUAL RESPECT. The Commonwealth Employer and the Union agree that mutual respect between and among managers, employees, co-workers and supervisors is integral to the efficient conduct of the CommonwealthEmployer’s business. Behaviors that contribute to a hostile, humiliating and/or intimidating work environment, including abusive language or behavior, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Employees who believe they are subject to such behavior shall raise their concerns with an appropriate manager or supervisor as soon as possible, but no later than ninety (90) days from the most recent occurrence(s). Employees who want to formally pursue the matter must file a written complaint which identifies the behaviors behaviors, including specific examples believed to cause the hostile, humiliating and/or intimidating work environment. The written complaint shall be investigated by someone not involved in the matter, who Employee Relations Unit or other Employer designated body which shall make recommendations to the Appointing Authority Employer for correcting any unacceptable and/or unprofessional behaviors identified by the investigation. The Complainant and the Union shall be notified in writing of the steps taken to address the Complainants Complainant’s concerns. In the event the employee(s) written complaint is not addressed within a reasonable period of time, the employee and/or the Union may file a grievance at step III Step II of the grievance procedure as set forth in Article 23, with concurrent notice to the Appointing Authority or his/her designee. If the employee employee, (or the Union) requests a hearing at Step III, II such hearing shall be granted. Grievances filed under this section shall not be subject to the arbitration provisions set forth in Article 23. No employee shall be subject to retaliation for filing a complaint, giving a statement, or otherwise participating in the administration of this process.