Common use of Workplace Practices Clause in Contracts

Workplace Practices. 14.1 Under no circumstances must Employees come to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unless the drugs are prescribed by a doctor. No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are to be brought onto the premises of the Employer. 14.2 Employees must report to work in such a condition that they are able to perform duties properly and safely. 14.3 Deliberate or unreasonable wasting of time will not be tolerated. 14.4 Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the workplace. Employees who breach this policy may be subject to disciplinary action or dismissal. The workplace includes toilets, lifts and vehicles. The Employer can designate certain vehicles for smoking, provided that the public has no access to the vehicles, and provided that all those who use the vehicle give the Employer a written notice asking the Employer to permit smoking in the vehicle and stating that they do not object to other employees and volunteers smoking in the vehicle. Complaints (i) Any person may complain about a contravention of this policy. Complaints should be in writing and specify the cause of the complaint. The Employer must investigate the complaint within 20 working days, and, if it appears a contravention has occurred, shall attempt to resolve the complaint. (ii) If the employer cannot resolve the complaint within 40 days after receiving the complaint, the Employer must refer the complaint in writing to the Director-General of Health. (iii) Where the contravention is on the part of the Employer, the Employer shall settle the cause of the complaint, or give an assurance that satisfies the complainant that there will be no repetition of the cause of the complaint. (iv) Where the contravention is on the part of an employee, the Employer shall seek an assurance from the employee that there will be no repetition of the cause of the complaint. (v) The representative of the employees in the workplace shall be entitled to be present at any meeting called by the employer for the purpose of resolving the complaint and avoiding future cause for complaint. 14.5 It is an offence for any employee to use threatening, abusive or insulting actions or language likely to cause ill-will against any person or group, whether on the grounds of religion, colour, race, or ethnic origins, or age of the person or persons, or any other grounds. 14.6 Sexual harassment will not be tolerated by the Employer and disciplinary action will be taken if allegations of sexual harassment are substantiated. The Employee will be provided with a written explanation of the steps that will be taken by the Employer in dealing with allegations of sexual harassment. 14.7 Unauthorised removal or unauthorised possession of the Employers property or the property of another Employee is not permitted.