Personal Harassment- Non OHRC Based Sample Clauses

Personal Harassment- Non OHRC Based. The University Policy on Harassment and Discrimination defines harassment and discrimination in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and therefore, the processes and procedures for handling complaints do not relate to complaints of personal harassment. Complaints of personal harassment may be processed as grievances in accordance with the collective agreement. Personal Harassment is defined as any improper conduct by an individual, that is directed at and offensive to another person or persons in the workplace, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises of any objectionable acts, comments or displays that demeans, belittles, or causes personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. Harassment is not, properly discharged supervisory responsibilities including, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, day-to-day management of the operation, or conduct that does not interfere with a climate of understanding and respect for the dignity and work of Queen's University employees. Employees found to have harassed another person may be subject to disciplinary action ranging from verbal warning up to and including termination.