The Division and the Association recognize the right of all employees to work in an environment free from sexual or other type of harassment and to be treated fairly in the workplace. The Division, therefore, shall endeavour at all times to provide a work environment which is supportive of both productivity and the personal/professional goals, dignity, and self-esteem of every employee.
For the purpose of this collective agreement, “sexual harassment” means any repeated and/or unwelcome sexual comment, look, suggestion, or physical contact that creates an uncomfortable working environment for the recipient, (recipient being defined as any teacher and/or principal covered under this agreement) but may include a single sexual advance that includes or implies a threat; and may include a reprisal made after a sexual advance is rejected.
For the purposes of this collective agreement, “other types of harassment” means behaviour which intimidates, threatens, or harries a member of the bargaining unit in such a way as to deny the member his/her dignity and respect, and cause offense, embarrassment or humiliation.
It is both the right and the responsibility of any member who believes that he/she has been subjected to harassment as defined above to immediately report such concerns to the Principal/Administrator of the Division and/or the Association. Upon receipt of the complaint, the Principal/Administrator will immediately investigate. The complainant will be advised of the results of the investigation and the action, if any, to be taken.
Pending investigational findings such reports are basis for disciplinary action as defined in Article 6.07 of this agreement.
Any instances of actual harassments defined in this article shall be considered just cause for termination of employment.