Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Sample Clauses

Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. L.1 The Hospital and the Association agree that no form of verbal, physical, sexual or racial abuse of employees will be condoned in the workplace. Any employee who believes the situation to be abusive shall report this to the immediate Supervisor who shall make every reasonable effort to rectify the abusive situation.
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Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. The Employer, the Union and all employees under this Agreement shall comply with and abide by Employer’s Policy Number HR-07 – “Violence and Harassment in the Workplace”, as amended from time to time, which shall at minimum comply with Xxxx 168, as amended from time to time. In the event that Xxxx 168 is repealed, the Employer and the Union shall negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding to institute under the authority of this Collective Agreement the same protections that Xxxx 168 and the Employer’s Policy Number HR-07 affords.
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. R.1 (a) Definition of Violence The Hospital agrees that no form of verbal, physical, sexual, racial or other abuse which may cause physical or psychological injury or that gives a person reason to believe that she, he or another person is at risk of physical and/or psychological injury will be condoned in the workplace. Any employee who believes the situation to be abusive shall report this to the immediate Supervisor who will take every precaution reasonable to rectify the abusive situation.
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. The parties agree that violence shall be defined as any incident in which any employee is abused, threatened or assaulted while performing work. The parties agree it includes the application of force, threats with or without weapons and verbal abuse. The parties agree that they are both committed to a harassment-free environment, addressing discrimination and harassment issues in a timely and effective manner, and meeting their obligations in respect to accommodation/modified work. Harassment means engaging in vexatious conduct or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome. Harassment shall also be deemed to include harassment for reason not specifically prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code. The parties agree that such incidents will not be condoned. Any employee who believes they have been subjected to such incident shall report this to the Employer (Nursing Program Manager or District Executive Director) or to the Union (a Union Xxxxxxx or Business Agent). The Employer will make every reasonable effort to rectify the situation.
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. The parties agree that a safe workplace, free of violence and harassment, is a fundamental principle of a healthy workplace. Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace requires a high degree of cooperation between all parties. The parties are committed to a harassment and violence free workplace and recognize the importance of addressing discrimination and harassment issues in a timely and effective manner.
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. R.1 The Hospital and the Association agree that no form of verbal, physical, sexual or racial abuse of nurses will be condoned in the workplace. Any nurse who believes the situation to be abusive shall report this to the immediate Supervisor who shall make every reasonable effort to rectify the abusive situation.
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. The Employer agrees to maintain, jointly with the Union, through the Joint Health and Safety Committee, policies and programs that protect workers against violence and harassment in the workplace. The policies and programs will be maintained to meet or exceed the requirements under this Collective Agreement and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The Employer agrees to include the subjects of violence and harassment in the workplace in its mandatory staff and management training sessions.
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Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. The parties recognize that Employees may be exposed to unwanted behaviour from others in the workplace and that such behaviour may result in injury and/or emotional distress to an Employee. The relevant Health and Safety representative and/or committee shall concern itself with those matters and shall make such recommendations, as it deems appropriate.

Related to Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

  • Harassment in the Workplace The Union and the Employer recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from personal and sexual harassment ("Harassment"), and the Employer shall take such actions as are necessary respecting an employee engaging in harassment in the workplace.

  • Violence in the Workplace (a) The parties agree that violence shall be defined as any incident in which an employee is abused, threatened or assaulted while performing his or her work. The parties agree it includes the application of force, threats with or without weapons and severe verbal abuse. The parties agree that such incidents will not be condoned. Any employee who believes he/she has been subjected to such incident shall report this to a supervisor who will make every reasonable effort to rectify the situation. For purposes of sub-article (a) only, employees as referred to herein shall mean all employees of the Employer notwithstanding Article 2.12.

  • Workplace Harassment The Hospital and the Union are committed to ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment. Harassment is defined as a “course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome”, that denies individual dignity and respect on the basis of the grounds such as gender, disability, race, colour, sexual orientation or other prohibited grounds, as stated in the Ontario Human Rights Code. All employees are expected to treat others with courtesy and consideration and to discourage harassment. ref. Ontario Human Rights Code, Sec. 10(1). Harassment may take many forms including verbal, physical or visual. It may involve a threat, an implied threat or be perceived as a condition of employment. The Parties agree that harassment is in no way to be construed as properly discharged supervisory responsibilities, including the delegation of work assignments and/or the assessment of discipline. If an employee believes that she/he has been harassed and/or discriminated against on the basis of any prohibited ground of discrimination, there are specific actions that may be undertaken. The employee should request the harasser to stop the unwanted behaviour by informing the harassing individual(s) that the behaviour is unwanted and unwelcome. Should the employee not feel comfortable addressing the harasser directly, she/he may request the assistance of the manager or a Union representative. If the unwelcome behaviour was to continue, the employee will consult the Hospital policy on harassment and will be free to pursue all avenues including the complaint investigation and resolution. The Parties agree that an employee may have a representative of the Union with her/him throughout the process, if requested.

  • Personal Harassment (a) The Employer and the Union recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from personal harassment and agree that employees who engage in personal harassment may be disciplined.

  • Harassment Sexual Harassment a. All employees have the right to work without personal harassment or sexual harassment.

  • Workplace Violence (a) It is recognized that at certain worksites or in certain work situations employees may be at risk of physical violence or verbal abuse from clients, persons in care or custody, or the public.

  • Harassment The Employer and the Union recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from harassment, including sexual harassment, as defined by the Employer’s harassment policy.

  • Workplace Violence Prevention A. In order to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees, the State agrees to develop and implement "Workplace Violence Prevention" policies and programs.

  • Discrimination and Harassment 3.01 The Company shall not discriminate against an employee because of membership in the Union or because of activities authorized herein on behalf of the Union.

  • Workplace The Employee shall be required to perform work at or any other site of work for the Employer.

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