Common use of Workplace Violence Prevention Clause in Contracts

Workplace Violence Prevention. (a) The Employer shall maintain policies and procedures with the objective of addressing and ensuring a safe and respectful workplace free of violence. (b) For all incidents of workplace violence from a patient, resident, or member of the public, the Employee must: (i) report the incident immediately to the manager/medical leader or supervisor; and (ii) document the incident, as soon as possible and within the same shift, through the appropriate Employer reporting process. If the Employee is concerned with having sufficient time to document within the same shift, they shall raise this with their supervisor who shall direct the time for such documentation. (c) The Employer shall (i) investigate the incident in accordance with the Employer policy; and (ii) inform Employees affected by the incident of the investigation’s outcome, to the extent permitted by legislation or Employer policies.