(b) making a sexual solicitation or advance where the person making the solicitation or advance is in a position to confer, grant or deny a benefit or advancement to the worker and the person knows or ought reasonably to know that the solicitation or advance is unwelcome.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGuidelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Institute is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, free from violence, threats of violence, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and any other misconduct. Similarly, weapons are strictly prohibited from the company\u2019s premises; violators will be subject to disciplinary action, and the incident will be reported to the police. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also a violation of the Workplace Anti-violence, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment Policy of Nova Institute for anyone to knowingly make a false complaint of violence or harassment or to provide false information about a complaint. Individuals who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary and corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This policy prohibits reprisals against individuals acting in good faith who report incidents of workplace violence or act as witnesses. Management will take all reasonable and practical measures to prevent reprisals, threats of reprisal, or further violence. Reprisal is defined as any act of retaliation, either direct or indirect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Institute will ensure that all employees are trained and educated on violence and harassment and that they are clear about their roles and responsibilities, as well as this policy, the corresponding program, and all workplace procedures. In addition, a copy of this policy will be made available to all employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Institute will, in consultation with the (Joint Health and Safety Committee OR Health and Safety Representative) develop a written program to implement this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application of this Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis policy applies to all individuals working for the organization, including front-line employees, temporary employees, contract service providers, contractors, all supervisory personnel, managers, officers, and directors. The organization will not tolerate violence or harassment, whether engaged in by fellow employees, managers, officers, directors, or contract service providers of the organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Institute will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination against job candidates and employees on any grounds listed in the definitions for violence and harassment, whether during the hiring process or during employment. This commitment applies to such areas as training, performance assessment, promotions, transfers, layoffs, remuneration, and all other employment practices and working conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All Nova Institute employees are personally accountable and responsible for enforcing this policy and must make every effort to prevent discrimination or harassing behaviour and to intervene immediately if they observe a problem or if a problem is reported to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the purposes of this policy, harassment and bullying can occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- At the workplace;<\/li>
- At employment-related social functions;<\/li>
- In the course of work assignments outside the workplace;<\/li>
- During work-related travel;<\/li>
- Over the telephone, if the conversation is work-related; or<\/li>
- Elsewhere, if the person is there as a result of work-related responsibilities or a work-related relationship.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Violence Risk Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNova Institute will conduct a risk assessment of the work environment to identify any issues related to potential violence that may affect the operation, and will institute measures to control any identified risks to employee safety. This information will be provided to the joint health and safety committee or safety representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The risk assessment may include review of records and reports: e.g., security reports, employee incident reports, staff perception surveys, health and safety inspection reports, first aid records, or other related records. Specific areas that may contribute to risk of violence may include, but are not limited to, contact with the public, exchange of money, receiving doors, and working alone or at night. Research may also include a review of similar workplaces with respect to their history of violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Institute will communicate information relating to a person with a history of violence where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Workers may reasonably be expected to come into contact with the person in the performance of their job duties; and<\/li>
- There is a potential risk of workplace violence as a result of interactions with the person with a history of violence. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The company will only disclose personal information that is deemed reasonably necessary to protect the worker from physical harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reporting Violence or Bullying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are either directly affected by or witness to any violence in the workplace, it is imperative for the safety of all Nova Institute employees that the incident be reported without delay. Reporting any violence or potentially violent situations should be done immediately to management, or the Human Resources department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigating Reports of Violence or Bullying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe company shall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n