Poisoned Work Environment Sample Clauses
The Poisoned Work Environment clause defines and addresses situations where the workplace atmosphere becomes hostile or intolerable due to ongoing harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors. This clause typically outlines the types of conduct that can contribute to a poisoned environment, such as repeated offensive remarks, exclusion, or intimidation, and may specify the responsibilities of both employers and employees in preventing and responding to such issues. Its core practical function is to ensure a safe and respectful workplace by providing a framework for identifying, reporting, and remedying toxic behaviors, thereby protecting individuals from sustained harm and helping organizations comply with legal obligations.
Poisoned Work Environment. A poisoned work environment is characterized by an activity or behavior, not necessarily at anyone in particular, that creates a hostile or offensive workplace. Examples include, but are not limited to: • Graffiti • Rumors or gossip • Swearing • Pranks • Property vandalism • Sabotage • Pushing • Theft • Physical assault • Sexual, racial or religious insults or jokes • Abusive treatment of an employee • Display of pornographic or other offensive material • Bullying Every employee has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, courtesy and consideration. All employees shall use courteous and respectful language and behavior when communicating with others in the workplace. Anyone caught participating in conduct which may lead to a poisoned workplace will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal.
Poisoned Work Environment. Even if no one is being directly targeted, harassing comments or conduct based on one or more of the protected grounds can poison the work environment, making it an uncomfortable place in which to work. This is also considered harassment.
Poisoned Work Environment. 1. Even if no one is being directly targeted, harassing comments or conduct can poison the work environment, making it a hostile or uncomfortable place in which to work. This is also a form of harassment.
2. Some examples of actions that can create a poisoned work environment include: displaying offensive or sexual materials such as posters, pictures, calendars, Web sites or screen savers distributing offensive e-mail messages or attachments such as picture or video files practical jokes that embarrass or insult someone jokes or insults that are offensive, racist or discriminatory in nature