Workplace Atmosphere Sample Clauses
The Workplace Atmosphere clause establishes expectations for maintaining a positive, respectful, and professional environment within the workplace. It typically outlines standards of conduct, such as prohibiting harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior, and may require all employees to treat each other with courtesy and respect. By setting clear behavioral guidelines, this clause helps prevent conflicts and fosters a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment for everyone.
Workplace Atmosphere. No Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination
14.01 The Employer and the Union recognize the rights of employees to work in an environment free from harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination. Where an employee alleges that any form of harassment, bullying or discrimination has occurred on the job, the employee shall have the right to grieve under the Collective Agreement. The Employer recognizes that it is the Employer’s ultimate responsibility to maintain a workplace free from all forms of harassment, bullying and discrimination. The Union and all employees recognize that this is a responsibility that is shared and agree to be proactive in addressing and resolving incidents of all forms of harassment, bullying and discrimination. Where an allegation of harassment, bullying, or discrimination has been received by the Employer or the Union, it will be investigated on a priority basis. An investigation will include prompt interview of the parties involved and a review of all related evidence. All bargaining unit complainants, respondents and witnesses are entitled to union representation during all stages of the investigation. The outcome of the investigation will be provided to the parties in writing within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the complaint. Timelines can be changed by mutual agreement. A summary of the investigation report will be provided to the Union upon request.
14.02 All forms of harassment, bullying or discrimination by Owners, Managers, Employees and Customers will not be tolerated. If faced by any form of harassment, sexual harassment, bullying or discrimination, an employee may perform the following:
a) Where possible, they will clearly tell the person(s) that they do not welcome such harassment, bullying or discrimination and clearly tell the person(s) to stop.
b) Fill out the Employer provided Bullying, Harassment or Discrimination form and provide it to a superior or manager. Complaints will be investigated by the Manager, President or an Excluded Party. The complainant will receive a findings report in writing at the conclusion of the investigation.
c) Where the President, or Owner are named in a complaint. The employee can provide the complaint to the Union Representative for referral to the appropriate investigator as determined by the parties.
Workplace Atmosphere. The Employer agrees to provide all bargaining unit employees a work atmosphere free from sexual harassment.
Workplace Atmosphere. No Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination
13.01 Joint Labour Management (JLM): It is agreed that Joint Labour Management (JLM) meetings will be held on a regular basis, if requested by either party, at least once per quarter, involving an equal number of management and employee representatives. The purpose of these meetings is to promote communications between management and the Union. The agenda for the meeting will be established at least one week prior to the meeting date. The parties agree the JLM will not be used to discuss such matters as changing terms of the collective agreement. Those matters may only be discussed between the Employer and the Union’s staff representative.