Common use of Workplace Civility Clause in Contracts

Workplace Civility. The University and the Union are committed to an environment where all members of the community are free from bullying and personal harassment. In assessing whether bullying and personal harassment may have occurred, the definitions and standards set out in the University’s Workplace Civility and Respect Policy, the Guide to Civility, and any applicable legislation, although not forming part of the collective agreement, shall be considered, including by an arbitrator in any arbitration pursuant to this section. An employee may file a grievance, in accordance with Article 9, alleging a course of conduct amounting to bullying and personal harassment if, after the University has exhausted any applicable internal steps to respond to the situation, the assistant is dissatisfied with the outcome. Such grievance will be filed at Step 3 of the grievance procedure. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant performance and thereby assist him/her in developing and improving his/her skills, and ensure a standard of acceptable employee performance. An employee’s ongoing performance is normally subject to a formal written evaluation once during any academic semester of appointment. This evaluation must be discussed with the Assistant within thirty (30) days of the performance evaluation. Any concerns regarding the performance review may be directed to the Department/School Chair/Director.