Common use of Poisoned Work Environment Clause in Contracts

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

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

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 pictures or video files  • practical jokes that embarrass or insult someone  • jokes or insults that are offensive, racist or discriminatory in nature