FALSELY ACCUSED EMPLOYEE Sample Clauses
The "Falsely Accused Employee" clause is designed to protect employees who are wrongly accused of misconduct or violations in the workplace. Typically, this clause outlines procedures for investigating allegations, ensuring that employees are given a fair opportunity to respond and that any disciplinary action is withheld until the investigation is complete. Its core function is to safeguard employees from unjust consequences, promoting fairness and due process while minimizing the risk of reputational or career harm from unfounded accusations.
FALSELY ACCUSED EMPLOYEE. 1. When a teacher has been falsely accused of child abuse or sexual misconduct the Board will assist the teacher by:
a. providing necessary leave of absence with pay and working with the teacher to develop a plan which facilitates a smooth return to the teaching profession;
b. providing additional funding to the Employee Assistance Program to ensure availability of counselling assistance to the employee and the employee’s family;
c. providing, upon request of the employee, available factual information to the parents and students involved with the false accusation;
d. enabling the teacher to transfer to a vacant position pursuant to Article E.22 Filling Vacant Positions.
FALSELY ACCUSED EMPLOYEE. 1. When a teacher has been accused of child abuse or sexual misconduct in the course of exercising their duties as an employee of the Board, and
a. an investigation by the Board has not concluded that the accusation is true; or
b. an arbitrator considering discipline or dismissal of the teacher finds the accusation to be false, the teacher shall be entitled to assistance from the Board as provided in this Article.
2. The teacher and the teacher's family shall be entitled to all reasonable specialist counselling and/or medical assistance to deal with negative effects of the allegations.
3. The teacher shall be assisted to the fullest extent possible by the Board in assuring successful return to teaching duties. This shall include any necessary leave of absence with pay, upon receipt of medical certificate; first priority for transfer to any vacant position requested by the teacher, for which the teacher is qualified; and, where requested by the teacher, provision of factual information to parents by the Board.
4. The disposition of the student making the false accusation shall be made by the Board in consultation with any agency, group or individual the Board deems appropriate. The MTU President shall be consulted as part of this process.
FALSELY ACCUSED EMPLOYEE. (a) When an employee has been accused of child abuse or sexual misconduct in the course of exercising their duties as an employee of the Board, and
i) an investigation by the Board has not concluded that the accusation is true; or
ii) an Arbitrator considering discipline or dismissal of the employee finds the accusation to be false; the employee shall be entitled to assistance from the Board as provided in this Article.
(b) The employee and the employee’s family shall be entitled to all reasonable specialist counselling and/or medical assistance to deal with negative effects of the allegations.
(c) The employee shall be assisted to the fullest extent possible by the Board in assuring successful return to their duties. This shall include any necessary leave of absence with pay, upon receipt of medical certificate; first priority for transfer to any vacant position requested by the employee, for which the employee is qualified; and, where requested by the employee, provision of factual information to parents by the Board.
(d) The disposition of the student making the false accusation shall be made by the Board in consultation with any agency, group or individual the Board deems appropriate. The CUPE Local 593 President shall be consulted as part of this process.
FALSELY ACCUSED EMPLOYEE. An employee accused of misconduct and subsequently found to be not guilty shall: be provided with specialist counselling medical assistance to deal with any negative effects of the allegations; be provided time off as sick leave when supported by medical The Employer shall issue, upon request, a clear written statement exonerating the employee who has been found to be falsely accused.