Common use of No Violence in the Workplace Clause in Contracts

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violence. (b) Workplace violence shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSC, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hours. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violence. (b) Workplace violence shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to timeamended. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter definition of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents at the present time is: “the exercise or attempted exercise of domestic violence entering physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker, or a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSC, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hours. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violenceappropriate. (b) Workplace violence violence” shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS EOHSS. In choosing the session to attend, employees will consult with their employment supervisor and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hoursneeds of their research and any teaching responsibilities. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances.the (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violence. (b) Workplace violence violence” shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to timeamended. The current statement (definition of workplace violence as at August 31the date of ratification is: (i) the exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, 2019in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker, (ii) an attempt to exercise physical force against a worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker, (iii) a statement or behaviour that it is included reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violenceworker.. The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence Workplace Violence to their employment Supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative and, where appropriate, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSC, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. The Employer may, at its discretion, conduct an investigation. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence Workplace Violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to the employeeEOHSS. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hours. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their his/her employment responsibilities. The employee may have their his/her employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violenceappropriate. (b) Workplace violence violence” shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to timeamended. The current statement (definition of workplace violence as at August 31the date of ratification is: “the exercise or attempted exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, 2019) in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker, or a statement or behaviour that it is included reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violenceworker.. The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS EOHSS. In choosing the session to attend, employees will consult with their employment supervisor and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hoursneeds of their research and any teaching responsibilities. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment his/her research and any teaching responsibilities. The employee may have their his or her employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violence. (b) Workplace violence shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. . (c) The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (cd) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative and, representative and to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (de) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred occurred, the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrencearecurrence. (ef) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS Environmental and Occupational Health Support Services and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hours. (fg) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling counselling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling counselling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counselingcounselling, having regard for the needs of their employment responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (gh) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) a. The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violenceappropriate. (b) b. Workplace violence shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. The definition of workplace violence at the present time is: “the exercise or attempted exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker, or a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.” b.1 The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) c. Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative and, representative and to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) d. If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred occurred, the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) e. Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS Environmental and Occupational Health Support Services and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hours. (f) f. The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling counselling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling counselling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counselingcounselling, having regard for the needs of their his/her employment responsibilities. The employee may have their his/her employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (g) g. A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. are (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violence. (b) Workplace violence shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. Violence”.The definition of workplace violence at the present time is: “the exercise or attempted exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker, or a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.” The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSC, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hours. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violenceappropriate. (b) Workplace violence violence” shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence” as amended. The parties further agree that definition of workplace violence also includes incidents as at the date of domestic violence entering ratification is: “the exercise or attempted exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker, or a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS EOHSS. In choosing the session to attend, employees will consult with their employment supervisor and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hoursneeds of their research and any teaching responsibilities. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of his/her their employment research and any teaching responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances.may (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violenceappropriate. (b) Workplace violence violence” shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS EOHSS. In choosing the session to attend, employees will consult with their employment supervisor and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hoursneeds of their research and any teaching responsibilities. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment research and any teaching responsibilities. The employee may have their his or her employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances. (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violence. (b) Workplace violence violence” shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (c) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative representative and, to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (d) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (e) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS EOHSS. In choosing the session to attend, employees will consult with their employment supervisor and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hoursneeds of their research and any teaching responsibilities. (f) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances.support (g) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

No Violence in the Workplace. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that violence in the workplace is not appropriate and are together committed to maintaining a workplace free of violenceappropriate. (b) Workplace violence shall be deemed to take the definition as set out in the OHSA as may be amended from time to time. The current statement (as at August 31, 2019) is included in the “Letter of Understanding: Workplace Violence”. . (c) The parties further agree that workplace violence also includes incidents of domestic violence entering the workplace. (cd) Employees are encouraged to report threats, an incident or incident(s) of workplace violence to their employment Supervisor supervisor or Department Chair as well as to their Union Representative and, representative and to file an “Injury/Incident Report” form. A summary of all such “Injury/Incident Report” forms will be forwarded to the Central JHSCJoint Health and Safety Committee, with a copy of the “Injury/Incident Report” to the Union. (de) If the Employer becomes aware that workplace violence has occurred occurred, the Employer will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. (ef) Employees will be entitled to register for the training program provided by EOHSS Environmental and Occupational Health Support Services and Employee Health Services, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, at no cost to the employee. If an employee chooses to attend such training it will be during non-working hours. (fg) The Employer and the Union recognize that where preventative measures have failed to prevent violent incidents, the employee will be entitled to access counseling counselling and support available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (“EFAP”), at no cost to the employee. If counseling needs to be scheduled during an employee’s working hours, the employee will have reasonable flexibility to attend such counseling, having regard for the needs of their employment responsibilities. The employee may have their employment duties altered in appropriate circumstances.support (gh) A grievance alleging an incident or incidents of violence in the workplace may be commenced at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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