Work Related Assault Clause Samples
The Work Related Assault clause defines the responsibilities and procedures that apply when an employee is assaulted in connection with their work duties. Typically, this clause outlines the employer's obligations to support the affected employee, such as providing medical assistance, reporting the incident, and possibly offering paid leave or compensation. Its core function is to ensure that employees are protected and supported in the event of workplace violence, thereby promoting a safer work environment and clarifying the employer's response to such incidents.
Work Related Assault. Any employee who is injured due to a work related assault upon his/her person shall be entitled to additional sick and personal leave. Such leave shall be separate from and in addition to any regular sick or personal leave allowance. Provided, however, that injured employees may not be compensated (in the aggregate and from any source) more than if they had not been assaulted. In addition, no employee shall be entitled to receive compensation under this provision unless they cooperate in the pursuit of legal action, to the extent possible, against the alleged perpetrator(s). It is the Board of Education’s expectation that all employees be treated with courtesy and respect. Verbal/physical harassment involving employees includes, but is not limited to, demeaning, derogatory, or threatening statements. Any employee who engages in the verbal/physical harassment of another employee or student while on school property will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Any employee who retaliates, or engages in conduct that could be interpreted as retaliation, against any person who has made a complaint of verbal/physical harassment or who has participated in the investigation of a complaint of verbal harassment will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. If an employee encounters a physically aggressive student, the employee will notify the appropriate supervisor. Every attempt will be made to provide a safe environment for the employee and the student.
Work Related Assault a. Any Driver/Aide who is injured due to a work related assault upon his/her person shall be entitled to additional sick or personal leave. Such leave shall be separate from and in addition to any regular sick or personal leave allowance. Provided, however, that injured Drivers/Aides may not be compensated (in the aggregate and from any source) more than if they had not been assaulted. In addition, no Driver/Aide shall be entitled to receive compensation under this provision unless they cooperate in the pursuit of legal action, to the extent possible, against the alleged perpetrator(s).
b. It is the Board's expectation that all Drivers/Aides be treated with courtesy and respect. Verbal/physical harassment involving Drivers/Aides includes, but is not limited to, demeaning, derogatory, or threatening statements. Any Driver/Aide who engages in the verbal/physical harassment of another Driver/Aide or student while on school property will be subject to disciplinary action.
c. Any Driver/Aide who retaliates, or engages in conduct that could be interpreted as retaliation, against any person who has made a complaint of verbal/physical harassment or who has participated in the investigation of a complaint of verbal harassment will be subject to disciplinary action.
d. If a Driver/Aide encounters a physically aggressive student/non-student, the Driver/Aide will notify the appropriate supervisor. Every reasonable attempt will be made to provide a safe environment for the Driver/Aide and the students.
Work Related Assault. Where an employee is incapacitated as a result of a workplace assault (including without limitation injuries suffered during restraint of a patient), and that employee is on earnings related compensation, then the employer will top up the ACC payments to 100% of normal/ordinary rate of pay during the period of incapacitation. This shall not be debited against the employee’s sick leave.The employer will reimburse the employee for any costs incurred that are part charges for ACC agreed treatment and other associated ACC expenses.