False Accusations. (a) All complaints against staff, including complaints by students, will be in writing and provided to the staff immediately upon employer notification. The complaint shall be investigated by the Employer. Any actions taken by the Employer shall be subject to the grievance procedure. Staff accused of misconduct and subsequently found to be not guilty shall be assisted to the fullest possible extent by the Employer in assuring the staff's successful return to work. (b) The parties agree that in certain situations it may be in the best interest of both students and employees that employees be reassigned or removed from the worksite during an investigation of conduct. In cases where an employee cannot be reassigned, then the employee shall be considered to be on leave of absence without loss of pay until the Employer has determined that is a prima facie case for imposing discipline. (c) The Employer will make every effort to complete its investigation within fourteen (14) days. The Employer will provide the Union with a summary of the investigation report. This summary sheet is on a "without prejudice" basis and shall not be referred to by either party in any third party proceedings. (d) The Employer agrees to, upon request, provide a clear written statement exonerating staff found to be falsely accused.
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False Accusations.
(a) All complaints against staff, including complaints by students, will be in writing and provided to the staff immediately upon employer notification. The complaint shall be investigated by the Employer. Any actions taken by the Employer shall be subject to the grievance procedure. Staff accused of misconduct and subsequently found to be not guilty shall be assisted to the fullest possible extent by the Employer in assuring the staff's successful return to work.
(b) The parties agree that in certain situations it may be in the best interest of both students and employees that employees be reassigned or removed from the worksite during an investigation of conduct. In cases where an employee cannot be reassigned, then the employee shall be considered to be on leave of absence without loss of pay until the Employer has determined that is a prima facie case for imposing discipline.
(c) The Employer will make every effort to complete its investigation within fourteen (14) days. The Employer will provide the Union with a summary of the investigation report. This summary sheet is on a "without prejudice" basis and shall not be referred to by either party in any third party proceedings.
(d) The Employer agrees to, upon request, provide a clear written statement exonerating staff found to be falsely accused.
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Sources: Collective Agreement