DISCRIMINATION / HARASSMENT. 33.01 The parties agree that there should be no discrimination or harassment in the workplace contrary to law (including particularly on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, the possibility of pregnancy or circumstances related to pregnancy), gender determined characteristics, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, political belief, physical or mental disability, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted) and that they and all employees shall cooperate in efforts to ensure that in fact there is no such inappropriate behaviour. In that regard, the parties state as follows: (a) any employee who believes that s/he has been harassed or discriminated against is encouraged to report such misconduct to the Employer and the Union; and (b) such reports shall be dealt with in confidence and as expeditiously as possible, respecting the dignity of the complainant and the right of the alleged harasser to due process.
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