Common use of Workplace Aggression Clause in Contracts

Workplace Aggression. Employees who, in the course of their duties, may be exposed to aggressive conduct shall receive training at the Employer's expense in recognizing and handling such episodes. The Employer shall provide the employee with pertinent information relative to the potential for experiencing physical aggression and/or verbal abuse within the workplace. Immediate debriefing and post traumatic counselling for individuals who have been physically assaulted or verbally abused will be made available to employees. Where an employee requires time off to attend debriefing it will be without loss of pay. Where repeated incidents of physical aggression or verbal abuse occur, the Occupational Health & Safety Committee, after review of the circumstances, may request a review by the Workers' Compensation Board.