Common use of Harassment Complaints Procedure Clause in Contracts

Harassment Complaints Procedure. ‌ A formal complaint must be submitted in writing within six (6) months of the last alleged occurrence. A complaint must be submitted through the Union and/or directly to the General Manager. When the General Manager has received a complaint, they will notify the respondent and the union staff representative of the substance of the complaint in writing within fifteen (15) days. The complaint must contain the specific instance(s) and date(s) that the alleged harassment occurred, the names of any witnesses, an explanation of how the action constitutes a violation of Article 29 (Harassment), and the remedy sought. The employer designate will investigate the complaint and will complete her report in writing within thirty (30) days. The Employer will take action to resolve the complaint within ten (10) days of receiving the investigator's report. The Employer will advise the respondent, the complainant and the Union in writing of the substance of the investigator's report and the resolution of the complaint. If the resolution involves separating employees, reasonable efforts will be made to relocate or reschedule the respondent. The complainant may agree in writing to be transferred or rescheduled. If the resolution involves separating an employee and a respondent who is not an employee, reasonable efforts will be made to remedy the situation. The Employer may take appropriate action, including discipline, against a complainant if the investigation determines that the complaint is frivolous, vindictive or vexatious.