Definition of Workplace Harassment Sample Clauses

Definition of Workplace Harassment. Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and is defined as “vexatious (annoying comment or conduct) that is known or ought reasonably to be known, to be unwelcome”. Harassment can include but is not limited to the following examples: • Racial or ethnic slurs • Demeaning statements, profanity • Written or verbal abuse or threats • Unwelcome sexual remarks, invitations or requests • Unwelcome remarks, jokes, taunts, sarcasm, suggestions about a persons body, attire, age, marital status, ethnic or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio- economic background, etc • Displays of pornographic, sexist, racist or other offensive or derogatory material (e.g. graffiti or pictures) • Practical jokes which result in embarrassment or insult • Leering (suggestive staring) or other offensive gestures • Unnecessary physical contact • Vandalism of personal property at work • Patronizing or condescending behavior • Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security • Physical or sexual assault Harassment may result from one incident or a series of incidents. It may be directed at specific individuals or groups but may also include any comments or conduct which create an environment that is hostile, intimidating or offensive.
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Definition of Workplace Harassment. Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and is defined as “vexatious (annoying) comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known, as unwelcome.” Harassment can include but is not limited to the following examples: Racial or ethnic slurs Demeaning statements, profanity Written or verbal abuse or threats Unwelcome sexual remarks, invitations or requests Unwelcome remarks, jokes, taunts, sarcasm, suggestions about a persons body, attire, age marital status, ethnic or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, etc. Displays of pornographic, sexist, racist or other offensive or derogatory material (e.g. graffiti or pictures) Practical jokes which result in embarrassment or insult Leering (suggestive staring) or other offensive gestures Unnecessary physical contact Vandalism of personal property at work Patronizing or condescending behaviour Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security Physical or sexual assault Harassment may result from one incident or a series of incidents. It may be directed at specific individuals or groups but may also include any comments or conduct which create an environment that is hostile, intimidating or offensive.
Definition of Workplace Harassment. Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and is defined as "vexatious (annoying) comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known, as unwelcome." Harassment can include but is not limited to the following examples: . Racial or ethnic slurs . Demeaning statements, profanity . Written or verbal abuse or threats . Unwelcome sexual remarks, invitations or requests . Unwelcome remarks, jokes, taunts, sarcasm, suggestions about a person's body, attire, age, marital status, ethnic or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, etc. . Displays of pornographic, sexist, racist or other offensive or derogatory material (e.g. graffiti or pictures) . Practical jokes, which result in embarrassment or insult . Leering (suggestive staring) or other offensive gestures . Unnecessary physical contact . Vandalism of personal property at work . Patronizing or condescending behaviour . Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security . Physical or sexual assault Harassment may result from one incident or a series of incidents. It may be directed at specific individuals or groups but may also include any comments or conduct which create an environment that is hostile, intimidating or offensive. Filing a Complaint If an Employee believes that they have been harassed and/or discriminated against on the basis of any of the prohibited grounds there are specific actions that may be taken First; Inform the harasser that the behaviour is unwanted and unwelcome. Tell them to stop. Inform them that the behaviour will be reported if it does not cease. It is advisable to document the incident in writing including the time, date, location, witness and details.
Definition of Workplace Harassment. Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and is defined as "vexatious (annoying) comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known, as unwelcome." Harassment can include but is not limited to the following examples: . Racial or ethnic slurs . Demeaning statements, profanity . Written or verbal abuse or threats . Unwelcome sexual remarks, invitations or requests . Unwelcome remarks, jokes, taunts, sarcasm, suggestions about a person's body, attire, age, marital status, ethnic or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, etc. . Displays of pornographic, sexist, racist or other offensive or derogatory material (e.g. graffiti or pictures) . Practical jokes, which result in embarrassment or insult . Leering (suggestive staring) or other offensive gestures . Unnecessary physical contact . Vandalism of personal property at work . Patronizing or condescending behaviour . Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security . Physical or sexual assault Harassment may result from one incident or a series of incidents. It may be directed at specific individuals or groups but may also include any comments or conduct which creates an environment that is hostile, intimidating or offensive.
Definition of Workplace Harassment. Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and is defined as “vexatious (annoying comment or conduct) that is known or ought reasonably to be known, to be unwelcome. “ Harassment can include but is not limited to the following examples: • Racial or ethnic slurs • Demeaning statements, profanity • Written or verbal abuse or threats • Unwelcome sexual remarks, invitations or requests • Unwelcome remarks, jokes, taunts, sarcasm, suggestions about a person’s body, attire, age marital status, ethnic or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, etc. • Displays of pornographic, sexist, racist or other offensive or derogatory material (e.g. graffiti or pictures) • Practical jokes which result in embarrassment or insult • Leering (suggestive staring) or other offensive gestures • Unnecessary physical contact • Vandalism of personal property at work • Patronizing or condescending behavior • Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security • Physical or sexual assault Harassment may result from one incident or a series of incidents. It may be directed at specific individuals or groups but may also include any comments or conduct which create an environment that is hostile, intimidating or offensive.
Definition of Workplace Harassment. Workplace harassment is defined in the OHSA as engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.
Definition of Workplace Harassment. Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and is defined as "vexatious (annoying) comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known, as unwelcome". Harassment can include but is not limited to, the following examples: Racial or ethnic slurs Demeaning statements, profanity Written or verbal abuse or threats Unwelcomed sexual remarks, invitations or requests Unwelcomed remarks, jokes, taunts, sarcasm, suggestions about a persons body, attire, age, Marital status, ethnic or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio- economic background, etc. Displays of pornographic, sexist, racist or other offensive or derogatory material (ie. graffiti or pictures). Practical jokes which result in embarrassment or insult Leering (suggestive staring) or other offensive gestures Unnecessary physical contact Vandalism of personal property or work Patronizing or condescending behaviour Abuse of authority which undermines performance or threatens career or job security Physical or sexual assault Harassment may result from one incident or a series of incidents. It may be directed at specific individuals or groups but may also include any comments or conduct which create an environment that is hostile, intimidating or offensive.
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Definition of Workplace Harassment. (1) A person is subjected to ‘workplace harassment’ if the person is subjected to repeated behaviour, other than behaviour amounting to sexual harassment, by a person, including the person’s Employer or a co-worker or group of co-workers of the person that:

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  • 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.

  • Definition of Working Days Working day" as used in the Grievance and Arbitration procedure shall mean a day other than Saturday, Sunday or a recognized holiday.

  • Workplace Violence Prevention and Crisis Response (applicable to any Party and any subcontractors and sub-grantees whose employees or other service providers deliver social or mental health services directly to individual recipients of such services): Party shall establish a written workplace violence prevention and crisis response policy meeting the requirements of Act 109 (2016), 33 VSA §8201(b), for the benefit of employees delivering direct social or mental health services. Party shall, in preparing its policy, consult with the guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Services Workers, as those guidelines may from time to time be amended. Party, through its violence protection and crisis response committee, shall evaluate the efficacy of its policy, and update the policy as appropriate, at least annually. The policy and any written evaluations thereof shall be provided to employees delivering direct social or mental health services. Party will ensure that any subcontractor and sub-grantee who hires employees (or contracts with service providers) who deliver social or mental health services directly to individual recipients of such services, complies with all requirements of this Section.

  • Definition of Grievance A grievance shall be defined as any difference arising out of the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Respectful Workplace a. The Employer is committed to taking appropriate measures to create and maintain a workplace that is respectful and free from inappropriate workplace behavior for all Agency employees pursuant to the statewide policy titled ‘Maintaining a Professional Workplace Policy’ (50.010.03).

  • Workplace Safety The parties to this Agreement commit themselves to achieving the highest possible standards of occupational health and safety including adherence to the consultative and issue resolution processes included herein. Participation in and support for building and construction industry initiatives to improve construction industry standards in occupational health and safety will form an important part of this commitment. Observance of relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice are the minimum level acceptable to enable employers and employees to meet their responsibilities and to work safely and follow health and safety rules in their workplace. On all sites there will be developed a site safety plan and job specific ‘job safety analysis’ to identify and manage the risks associated with work on each particular site. Such safety plan will include suitable procedures for personnel/material access, and site evacuation procedures. The Incolink Safety Handbook ‘SAFE’ (as amended) is endorsed by this Agreement as a proper guide and reference source for safety management and control of risks.

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