Common use of Sexual Harassment in the Work Place Clause in Contracts

Sexual Harassment in the Work Place. (a) The Union and the Employer recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from sexual harassment, and the Employer shall take such actions as are necessary respecting an employee engaging in sexual harassment in the work place. (b) Sexual harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct of a sexual nature that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome. (1) An employee who wishes to pursue a concern arising from an alleged sexual harassment may submit a complaint in writing within thirty (30) days of the latest alleged occurrence through the Union directly to the Employer. Complaints of this nature shall be treated in strict confidence by both the Union and the Employer. (2) An alleged offender shall be given notice of the substance of such a complaint under this clause and shall be given notice of and be entitled to attend, participate in, and be represented at any hearing under this clause. (3) The Employer designate and a Union representative shall investigate the complaint and shall submit reports to the Employer in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. The Employer shall within thirty (30) days of receipt of the reports give such orders as may be necessary to resolve the issue. (4) Where the complaint is determined to be of a frivolous, vindictive or vexatious nature, the Employer may take appropriate action. Such action shall only be for just cause and may be grieved pursuant to Article 8. (5) In cases where sexual harassment may result in the transfer of the employee, it shall be the harasser who is transferred, except that the harassee may be transferred with his/her consent. (d) Where either party to the proceeding is not satisfied with the Employer's response, the complaint will, within thirty (30) days, be put before a panel consisting of a Union representative, an Employer representative, and a mutually agreed upon chairperson, and the majority decision will be final and binding. The panel shall have the right to: (1) dismiss the complaint; (2) determine the appropriate level of discipline to be applied to the offender; and (3) make a further order as is necessary to provide a final and conclusive settlement of the complaint. (e) An alleged offender under this clause shall not be entitled to grieve disciplinary action taken by the Employer which is consistent with the decision of the Employer or the panel.

Sexual Harassment in the Work Place. (a) The Union and the Employer recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from sexual harassment, and the Employer shall take such actions as are necessary respecting an employee engaging in sexual harassment in the work place. (b) Sexual harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct of a sexual nature that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcomeunwelcome and shall include, but not be limited to: (1) sexual solicitation or advance or inappropriate touching and sexual assault; (2) a reprisal, or threat of reprisal, which might reasonably be perceived as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment by a person in authority after such sexual solicitation or advance or inappropriate touching is rejected. (1) An employee who wishes to pursue a concern arising from an alleged sexual harassment may submit a complaint in writing within thirty (30) days of the latest alleged occurrence through the Union directly to the EmployerGeneral Manager. Complaints of this nature shall be treated in strict confidence by both the Union and the Employer. (2) An alleged offender shall be given notice of the substance of such a complaint under this clause and shall be given notice of and be entitled to attend, participate in, and be represented at any hearing under this clause. (3) The Employer Employer's designate and a Union representative shall investigate the complaint and shall submit reports to the Employer General Manager in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. The Employer General Manager shall within thirty (30) days of receipt of the reports give such orders as may be necessary to resolve the issue. (4) Where the complaint is determined to be of a frivolous, vindictive or vexatious nature, the Employer may take appropriate action. Such action shall only be for just cause and may be grieved pursuant to Article 8. (5) Pending determination of the complaint, the General Manager may take interim measures to separate the employees concerned if deemed necessary. (6) In cases where sexual harassment may result in the transfer of the employee, it shall be the harasser who is transferred, except that the harassee may be transferred with his/her consent. (d) Where either party to the proceeding is not satisfied with the Employer's response, the complaint will, within thirty (30) days, be put before a panel consisting of a Union representative, an Employer representative, and a mutually agreed upon chairperson, and the majority decision will be final and binding. The panel shall have the right to: (1) dismiss the complaint; (2) determine the appropriate level of discipline to be applied to the offender; and (3) make a further order as is necessary to provide a final and conclusive settlement of the complaint. (e) An alleged offender under this clause shall not be entitled to grieve disciplinary action taken by the Employer which is consistent with the decision of the Employer or the panel.

Sexual Harassment in the Work Place. (a) The Union and the Employer recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from sexual harassment, harassment and the Employer shall take such actions as are necessary respecting an employee engaging in sexual harassment in the work place. (b) Sexual harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct of a sexual nature that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcomeunwelcome and shall include, but not be limited to: (1) sexual solicitation or advance or inappropriate touching and sexual assault; (2) a reprisal, or threat of reprisal, which might reasonably be perceived as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment by a person in authority after such sexual solicitation or advance or inappropriate touching is rejected. (1) An employee who wishes to pursue a concern arising from an alleged sexual harassment may submit a complaint in writing within thirty (30) days of the latest alleged occurrence through the Union directly to the EmployerLaboratory Manager. Complaints of this nature shall be treated in strict confidence by both the Union and the Employer. (2) An alleged offender shall be given notice of the substance of such a complaint under this clause and shall be given notice of and be entitled to attend, participate in, and be represented at any hearing under this clause. (3) The Employer Employer's designate and a Union union representative shall investigate the complaint and shall submit reports to the Employer Laboratory Manager in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. The Employer Laboratory Manager shall within thirty (30) days of receipt of the reports give such orders as may be necessary to resolve the issue. (4) Where the complaint is determined to be of a frivolous, vindictive or vexatious nature, the Employer may take appropriate action. Such action shall only be for just cause and may be grieved pursuant to Article 8. (5) Pending determination of the complaint, the Laboratory Manager may take interim measures to separate the employees concerned if deemed necessary. (6) In cases where sexual harassment may result in the transfer of the employee, it shall be the harasser who is transferred, except that the harassee may be transferred with his/her consent. (d) Where either party Party to the proceeding is not satisfied with the EmployerLaboratory Manager's response, the complaint will, within thirty (30) days, be put before a panel consisting of a Union union representative, an Employer employer representative, and a mutually agreed upon chairperson, all of whom shall be laboratory employees, and the majority decision will be final and binding. The panel shall have the right to: (1) dismiss the complaint; (2) determine the appropriate level of discipline to be applied to the offender; and (3) make a further order as is necessary to provide a final and conclusive settlement of the complaint. (e) An alleged offender under this clause shall not be entitled to grieve disciplinary action taken by the Employer which is consistent with the decision of the Employer Laboratory Manager or the panel.

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