Common use of Policy Statements Clause in Contracts

Policy Statements. 1.1 It is the policy of MPGC to provide a working environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. 1.2 MPGC and its supervisory staff must be aware of the Ontario Human Rights Code and ensure that employees under their supervision are in- formed of MPGC policy. 1.3 The Union and every employee, including management, is expected to respect the free- doms, rights and dignities of others and is re- sponsible for refraining from initiating or being party to any behaviour or creating a workplace atmosphere that could constitute harassment or a poisoned environment. 1.4 Every employee having dealings with MPGC has the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination and harassment in relation to any one of the prohibited grounds. 1.5 All complaints of discrimination or harassment shall be taken seriously and shall be investi- gated in a prompt, confidential and impartial manner until such time as they are resolved or withdrawn. 1.6 In the case of substantiated complaints, cor- rective action up to and including dismissal shall be applied to the impugned employee. 1.7 Frivolous or malicious accusations are con- sidered serious infractions and shall be dealt with accordingly up to and including dismissal.

Policy Statements. 1.1 It is the policy of MPGC to provide a working environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. 1.2 MPGC and its supervisory staff must be aware of the Ontario Human Rights Code and ensure that employees under their supervision are in- formed of MPGC policy. 1.3 The Union and every employee, including management, is expected to respect the free- doms, rights and dignities of others and is re- – 45 – sponsible for refraining from initiating or being party to any behaviour or creating a workplace atmosphere that could constitute harassment or a poisoned environment. 1.4 Every employee having dealings with MPGC has the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination and harassment in relation to any one of the prohibited grounds. 1.5 All complaints of discrimination or harassment shall be taken seriously and shall be investi- gated in a prompt, confidential and impartial manner until such time as they are resolved or withdrawn. 1.6 In the case of substantiated complaints, cor- rective action up to and including dismissal shall be applied to the impugned employee. 1.7 Frivolous or malicious accusations are con- sidered serious infractions and shall be dealt with accordingly up to and including dismissal.