Common use of Interim Actions Clause in Contracts

Interim Actions. If an employee alleges harassment has occurred, the Complainant may request that they discontinue contact with the alleged harasser pending determination of the complaint under the Respect in the Workplace Article. Upon receiving such a request, the Employer will consider the circumstances of the situation and make a determination as to whether the Complainant should discontinue having contact with the alleged harasser pending determination of the complaint. The determination as to whether this will occur shall be in the Employer's sole discretion. The Employer will save the Union harmless and take full responsibility for any issues arising from the Employer's decision not to limit/discontinue contact with the alleged harasser, however the Employer will inform the Union the course of action it intends to take.