Common use of Workplace Harassment and Bullying Clause in Contracts

Workplace Harassment and Bullying. ‌ The Employer has established a Workplace Harassment Policy which shall form part of this agreement. As members of the Union and employees of the Employer, this information is to advise you of our joint position on harassment and bullying and the steps you should take if it does become an issue for you. Policy We are committed to providing a healthy, harassment-free work environment for everyone. Harassment is discriminatory and attacks the dignity of an individual, and for this reason the Union and Employer agree that any incident of harassment of anyone will be dealt with quickly and effectively. The Union and the Employer will not tolerate harassment of anyone by anyone. Definition Harassment is the lack of respect and concern for another human being and it can happen to anyone. Harassment is any unwelcome physical, visual or verbal conduct. It may involve one incident or a series of incidents. It may involve the abuse of authority or it may occur among colleagues. It may include verbal or practical jokes, insults, threats, personal comments or innuendo; take the form of posters, pictures or graffiti; or any unwelcome physical contact, such as touching, stroking, pinching, etc. Harassment can take many forms, the two main ones being sexual and racial. However, any behaviour which insults or intimidates is harassment, if a responsible and reasonable person should have known that the behaviour is unwelcome.

Workplace Harassment and Bullying. ‌ The Employer has established a Workplace Harassment Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination Policy which shall form part of this agreement. As members of the Union and employees of the Employer, this the information below, is to advise you of our joint position on harassment and bullying and the steps you should take if it does become an issue for you. Policy We are committed to providing a healthy, harassment-free work environment for everyone. Harassment is discriminatory and attacks the dignity of an individual, and for this reason the Union and Employer agree that any incident of harassment of anyone will be dealt with quickly and effectively. The Union and the Employer will not tolerate harassment of anyone by anyone. Definition Harassment is the lack of respect and concern for another human being and it can happen to anyone. Harassment is any unwelcome physical, visual or verbal conduct. It may involve one incident or a series of incidents. It may involve the abuse of authority or it may occur among colleagues. It may include verbal or practical jokes, insults, threats, personal comments or innuendo; take the form of posters, pictures or graffiti; or any unwelcome physical contact, such as touching, stroking, pinching, etc. Harassment can take many forms, the two main ones being sexual and racial. However, any behaviour which insults or intimidates is harassment, if a responsible and reasonable person should have known that the behaviour is unwelcome.