Common use of Work Related Assault Clause in Contracts

Work Related Assault. Any employee who is injured due to a work related assault upon his/her person shall be entitled to additional sick and personal leave. Such leave shall be separate from and in addition to any regular sick or personal leave allowance. Provided, however, that injured employees may not be compensated (in the aggregate and from any source) more than if they had not been assaulted. In addition, no employee shall be entitled to receive compensation under this provision unless they cooperate in the pursuit of legal action, to the extent possible, against the alleged perpetrator(s). It is the Board of Education’s expectation that all employees be treated with courtesy and respect. Verbal/physical harassment involving employees includes, but is not limited to, demeaning, derogatory, or threatening statements. Any employee who engages in the verbal/physical harassment of another employee or student while on school property will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Any employee who retaliates, or engages in conduct that could be interpreted as retaliation, against any person who has made a complaint of verbal/physical harassment or who has participated in the investigation of a complaint of verbal harassment will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. If an employee encounters a physically aggressive student, the employee will notify the appropriate supervisor. Every attempt will be made to provide a safe environment for the employee and the student.