Common use of ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR Clause in Contracts

ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR. The parties agree that abuse threatening behaviour is not tolerated. Staff are to be given dignity and respect. There will be no backlash or retaliation for the lodging of a complaint or participation in an investigation made in good faith. Abuse or threatening behaviour shall include, but not be limited to the following: physical abuse, psychological abuse, emotional abuse and sexual abuse. It is agreed that when the employee is faced with the above mentioned abuse it may be necessary for that employee to leave the threatening situation and immediate supervisor who will assess the situation and give further direction. It is agreed that no employee will be obligated to work with the resident one-on-one until a satisfactory resolution between the parties has been reached. In the event that a resident continues with the harassment following the above procedure, the staff member shall be given the opportunity to transfer to a different work area or be assigned a different resident. The multi disciplinary team, which may include the employee that was involved in the incident, will do a full assessment of the situation. In the event that the resident knowingly and willingly continues the abusive behaviour, it will be documented and the Employer will suggest the resident shall be referred to an appropriate facility. Park Retirement Community Nursing Home CAW Local Full-time Bargaining Unit February -January LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING THE NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, TRANSPORTATION AND GENERAL WORKERS UNION OF CANADA

ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR. The parties agree that abuse and/or threatening behaviour is not tolerated. Staff are to be given dignity and respect. There will be no backlash or retaliation for the lodging of a complaint or participation in an investigation made in good faith. Abuse or threatening behaviour shall include, but not be limited to the following: physical abuse, psychological abuse, emotional abuse and sexual abuse. It is agreed that when the employee is faced with the above mentioned abuse it may be necessary for that employee to leave the threatening situation and notify immediate supervisor who will assess the situation and give further direction. It is agreed that no employee will be obligated to work with the resident one-on-one until a satisfactory resolution between the parties has been reached. In the event that a resident continues with the harassment following the above procedure, the staff member shall be given the opportunity to transfer to a different work area or be assigned a different resident. The multi disciplinary team, which may include the employee that was involved in the incident, will do a full assessment of the situation. In the event that the resident knowingly and willingly continues the abusive behaviour, it will be documented and the Employer will suggest the resident shall be referred to an appropriate facility. Park Retirement Community Nursing Home CAW Local FullCAW-time Canada Full Time Bargaining Unit February -January LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING THE NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, TRANSPORTATION AND GENERAL WORKERS UNION OF CANADAUNDERSTANDING