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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: May 6, 2019
Report Number: COD -007-19 Resolution: GG -297-19
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Joint Health & Safety Committee — 2018 Summary
Recommendations:
1. That Report COD -007-19 be received; and
2. The Health & Safety Policy Statement, Attachment 1 to Report COD -007-19, be
endorsed.
Municipality of Clarington
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Report Overview
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The purpose of this report is to update Council on the annual activities undertaken by the
Joint Health and Safety Committee during the past year.
1. Background
1.1 The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires the Joint Health and Safety
Committee provide the employer with an annual update if requested. This report also
provides a summary of incidents and accidents that occurred in the workplace during
2018.
2. 2018 Highlights
Review and Update of Corporate Health & Safety Policies
2.1 Work has been progressing throughout the year to review and update the Corporate
Health & Safety Policies. The update and review process is ongoing in line with our
continuous improvement plan. Part of this review includes the Health & Safety Policy
Statement (Attachment #1) the Corporate Policy dealing with employee Harassment
and the Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy (Attachment #2). Council is now
governed by the Code of Conduct as per Report CLD -004-19.
2.2 The Substance Abuse Policy was reviewed to ensure it was in line with the legalization
of cannabis. We have adopted a new Safe Driver Program which was an amalgamation
of our existing Departmental Specific Policies/Procedures for Drivers of Municipal
vehicles.
2017 NEER Statement Results
2.3 Throughout the course of the year, the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)
monitors the number of reported incidents and accidents. Employers are required to
advise the WSIB of any injury that requires medical aid and/or lost time. The cost value
of these claims is reported back to the employer quarterly in the form of a NEER
statement. NEER is the New Experimental Experience Rating. The individual
employer's performance is measured through the WSIB Performance Index utilizing the
previous four year injury history. The history is then used in part, to assess the
employer's annual premiums. A rating of 1.0 is neutral; above 1.0 requires additional
premium surcharges to be paid by the employer; and a rating below 1.0, the employer
receives a refund of premiums. These adjustments are in addition to the base rate
group premium of $3.20 per $100.00 of earnings which applied for 2018. WSIB has
informed us that the base rate group premium of $3.20 will decrease by 1.6% to $3.15
for 2019.
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2.4 In December 2018 the final NEER results for 2017 were received, indicating a rebate of
$99,204. This indicated Clarington's performance was much better than expected for
the year.
2.5 Rebates/Surcharges are continually adjusted based on individual claim activity for the
previous four years (2014 through to 2018). In December of 2018 the four year NEER
summary statement was received.
xFor 2017 the rebate was $91,437.18
xFor 2016 the review/adjustment increased our 2016 rebate by $7,137.85
xFor 2015 the review/adjustment remained neutral
xFor 2014 the review/adjustment increased our 2014 rebate by $629.35
xThis resulted in a final rebate cheque of $99,204.38
2.6 In 2010 there was a surcharge for one injury occurrence that amounted to $113,502
indicating the importance of maintaining a corporate focus and commitment to workplace
safety.
3. Early and Safe Return to Work Program
3.1 All Departments continue to follow and have success with the Corporate Early and Safe
Return to Work Program as set out in the Corporate Health & Safety Policy H31. In order
to reduce lost earnings costs to the above noted NEER program, the WSIB encourages
all employers to develop an Early and Safe Return to Work program. The purpose of this
program is for the employer to work with the injured employee to return to work as soon
as possible after experiencing a work-related injury.
3.2 In most cases, employees who experience a work-related injury return to work within 24
hours and do not incur lost wages. However, in more serious injuries, employees may
not be able to perform their normal duties. In the past, those employees would have
remained off work until they were able to return to full duties. The Early and Safe Return
to Work Program allows the employer to offer the employee alternate duties that would
be meaningful to the employer, and not cause any further injury to the employee. By
doing so, the employee returns to work earlier than they normally may; the employee
does not collect WSIB payment for lost wages and the employer does not incur increased
WSIB premiums and/or NEER Surcharges.
4. Activities
4.1 The Joint Health and Safety Committee (JH&SC) is co-chaired by Municipal staff
representing both management and workers within the Municipality. The committee
represents management and workers, from the Canadian Union of Public Employees
Local 74 (both Inside and Outside Workers) as well as the Clarington Fire Fighters
Association Local 3139.
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4.2 The committee currently consists of 14 members (members list; attachment #3) plus
alternate members who attend meetings in the absence of a JH&SC Member and assist
with monthly facility inspections.
4.3 The JH&SC meet every month with the exception of July and August. All minutes are
retained within statutory limits and current minutes are circulated to Department Heads
and they are also posted for all staff on the Health and Safety Boards located at every
workplace within the Municipality. A typical agenda will include:
x Agenda Review
x Introduction of Guests
x Department Head Presentation
x Approval of Previous Minutes
x Business Arising from Minutes
x Review of Previous Month Workplace Inspections
x Current Workplace Inspections
x Accident / Injury Statistics Review
x New Business - Departmental Health/Safety Updates
x Workplace Inspection Assignments
4.4 The JH&SC members also conduct monthly inspections of Municipal workplaces. On a
monthly basis, there are at least fourteen inspections carried out by the JH&SC. The
Occupational Health and Safety Act states that all facilities must be inspected monthly;
and where it is not practical for a complete inspection, at least part of the facility must be
inspected. In addition to the requirement to inspect municipal work sites, all other
municipally owned facilities (Board operated community centres) are inspected at least
once per year. Inspection forms are also retained and the current forms posted on the
JH&SC Boards for staff information.
4.5 In May of 2018 Joint Health & Safety Committee Member training was completed for all
members including alternates. Throughout the year three separate training sessions were
offered for Managers, Supervisors, and Lead Hands dealing with Medical Marijuana in
the Workplace and the new Legislation. In the fall an education session was conducted
on Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace, with plans to continue these education
sessions in 2019.
5. Incidents and Accidents
5.1 Incidents and accidents are tracked and reported on a monthly basis to the JH&SC. The
statistics are used to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and training. The
total number of incidents documented for 2018 was 64, compared to 48 in 2017. This
include lifts and strains, slips, falls, minor cuts, near misses, reports only, in house first
aid, as well as WSIB reportable occurrences.
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5.2 The WSIB requires employers to report a work related accident if the employer learns
that a worker required health care and/or; is absent from work, earns less than regular
pay, requires modified work at less than regular pay, or the worker does not receive
medical attention but requires modified work for more than seven calendar days following
the date of the accident. Employers are not required to report a work related accident if
the worker receives only first aid.
These 25 reported injuries are included in the statistics total noted in 5.1
5.3 The increase in the Reportable injuries for 2018, relates mostly to Medical Aid only type
injuries, notwithstanding that our performance was still better than expected as shown by
our NEER rebate of $99,204.38.
5.4 WSIB Presumptive Claims - For full time firefighters, fire investigators and volunteer
firefighters, WSIB has concluded that they have an increased risk for heart disease, lung
disease, cancers and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). Legislation was passed
that provides that if an Emergency Responder is diagnosed with a prescribed cancer on
or after January 1, 1960, that meets the employment duration and additional criteria for
the prescribed cancer as set out by WSIB, then the disease is presumed to be an
occupational disease due to the nature of the worker's employment. The presumptive
cancer claims do not impact the NEER assessment.
WSIB Presumptive Under Review
Claims
Approved
2012
1
Reports to WSIB
2017
2018
2
Medical Aid
12
20
1
Lost Time
3
5
Total
15
25
These 25 reported injuries are included in the statistics total noted in 5.1
5.3 The increase in the Reportable injuries for 2018, relates mostly to Medical Aid only type
injuries, notwithstanding that our performance was still better than expected as shown by
our NEER rebate of $99,204.38.
5.4 WSIB Presumptive Claims - For full time firefighters, fire investigators and volunteer
firefighters, WSIB has concluded that they have an increased risk for heart disease, lung
disease, cancers and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). Legislation was passed
that provides that if an Emergency Responder is diagnosed with a prescribed cancer on
or after January 1, 1960, that meets the employment duration and additional criteria for
the prescribed cancer as set out by WSIB, then the disease is presumed to be an
occupational disease due to the nature of the worker's employment. The presumptive
cancer claims do not impact the NEER assessment.
WSIB Presumptive Under Review
Claims
Approved
2012
1
2014
0
2015
2
2016
2
2017
1
2018
1
6. Concurrence
This report has been endorsed by both Health & Safety Co -Chairs, Mike McCron and
Marc Ladouceur.
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7. Conclusion
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Support for the Health and Safety Program within the Municipality has been endorsed by
all staff including Supervisors, Managers, Department Heads, CAO and Council. This
support has been demonstrated by our ongoing annual NEER rebates helping to reduce
WSIB costs. Continued support for staff training programs and awareness will continue
to reduce injuries and costs within the workplace and provide a safe and healthy work
enviroment.
8. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
Submitted by:•
Marie Marano, H.B. Sc., C.M.O.,
Director of Corporate Services
Reviewed by: r `f
Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B
CAO
Staff Contact: Mike McCron, Health & Safety Coordinator, 905-623-3379, ext., 2204 or
mmccron@clarington.net
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Health & Safety Policy Statement
Attachment 2 — Policy E-5 Workplace Harassment
Attachment 3 — Joint Health & Safety Committee Members for 2019
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Health & Safety Policy Statement
H-13
Chief Administrative Officer
February 28, 2006
January 31, 2019
All Employees
The Municipality of Clarington is committed to the protection of our employees and
property from accidental loss. We believe that this is critical to the success of our
business and our goal is zero incidents of injury, illness or damages. We continue
our commitment to providing a workplace free of accidents, violence and
harassment and to ensure workplace mental health is a priority.
The Health and Safety of our employees is of the utmost importance in all of our
operations, and is a shared responsibility, which must be accepted by everyone in
our workplace.
A successful safety program and a safe workplace depends on concern and
commitment from all personnel. The responsibility for Health & Safety ultimately rests
with senior management, but managers and supervisors at all levels will be held
accountable for the safety performance of their employees. However, all employees
have the responsibility of working safely and protecting the lives and health of
themselves and their fellow workers. Being alert to unsafe conditions or practices,
looking out for fellow employees and reminding them when they do something
unsafe, as well as reporting unsafe conditions is imperative, if we are to achieve our
goal.
In support of these beliefs, we must accept our responsibilities to minimize risk and
injuries to our fellow workers, the public we proudly serve, and to ourselves. Health
& Safety must be in our thoughts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We must meet, and wherever possible exceed, the requirements of all applicable
health and safety legislation/regulation, our own standards and work procedures,
along with applicable industry standards.
Contractors will be held accountable for all infractions of their workers. Contractors
and their workers who do not follow the Health & Safety program of the Municipality
of Clarington will be asked to leave the work site.
By accepting these responsibilities and through active participation and co-operation
we will together achieve our goal for a safe, healthy and productive work
environment. Our Health and Safety Program Manual and policies will be subject to
annual review.
For The Municipality
Andrew Allison
Chief Administrative Officer
For The Joint Health & Safety Committee
Mik McCron, No ,ffiliated Co -Chair
Marc adouceur, Affiliated Co -Chair
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Harassment
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Chief Administrative Officer
April 28, 1997
February 5, 2019
All Employees
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington is dedicated to providing a healthy and
safe work environment. Acts of workplace harassment by staff, volunteers, visitors,
contractors or vendors will not be tolerated. The Municipality of Clarington has a zero
tolerance policy regarding workplace harassment. Any violation of the policy will be
investigated and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination with
cause. Violence in the workplace is dealt with under a separate Health & Safety Policy
(H-8 Workplace Violence).
1. Purpose:
a) To convey the Municipality's commitment to maintaining a workplace free of
harassment.
b) To ensure employees know what to do if he/she has been harassed or accused
of harassing another individual, and are aware of their responsibilities in
maintaining a harassment free workplace
2. Definitions
2.1 Workplace: any location where business of the Municipality is being conducted
such as offices and buildings of the Corporation. The workplace includes
cafeterias, washrooms, locker rooms, work sites, on -road municipal vehicles
and personal vehicles while occupied by municipal employees during travel for
the purpose of municipal business, during regular or non regular hours as
required. Harassment that occurs outside the workplace but which has
repercussions in the work environment, adversely affecting employee
relationships, may also be defined as workplace harassment, with each situation
to be evaluated on its own merit.
2.2 Harassment: means engaging in a course of vexatious comments including
electronic means of communication or conduct by an employer, someone acting
for the employer or co-worker towards any other employee which is intimidating,
annoying or malicious and may relate to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour,
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ethnic origin, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of
offences (provincial offences and pardoned federal offences), marital status,
family status or handicap, against a worker in a workplace that is known or
ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome whether intended or not.
2.3 Harassment is further explained as follows;
a) Workplace Sexual Harassment:
x Engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker
in a workplace because of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
gender expression, where the course of comment or conduct is known or
ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, or
x Making a sexual solicitation or advance where the person making the
solicitation or advance is in a position to confer, grant or deny a benefit or
advancement to the worker and the person knows or ought reasonably to
know that the solicitation or advance is unwelcome;
x Reprisal or threat of reprisal by a person in a position to grant or deny a
benefit to a person who has rejected his or her sexual proposition
x Unnecessary or unwanted physical contact, ranging from touching,
patting or pinching to physical assault
x Leering or other suggestive gestures
x Unwelcome remarks, jokes, suggestions or insults about a person's
physical appearance, attire or sex
x Displaying, sending or communicating electronically or by any other
means pornographic pictures or other offensive, sexually explicit material
x Practical jokes of a sexual nature, which cause awkwardness or
embarrassment
x Compromising invitations
b) Discriminatory Harassment
x Unwelcome remarks, jokes or insults about a person's racial background,
colour, place of birth, ancestry or citizenship
x The displaying of racist, derogatory or otherwise offensive material
x Insulting gestures or practical jokes based on racial or ethnic grounds
which cause embarrassment
x A refusal to converse or work with an employee because of his or her
racial or ethnic background
x Any other situation as defined by the prevailing Human Rights Code
c) Workplace Harassment
x Physically abusive or aggressive behaviour such as pushing, hitting,
finger pointing or standing close to the victim in an aggressive manner
x Using intimidating or disrespectful body language
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x Verbally abusive behaviour such as yelling, insults, intimidating
comments and name calling
x Spreading malicious rumours
x Excluding or ignoring the victim
x Making little or no eye contact with the victim and refusing to engage in
common pleasantries
x Sabotaging the victim's work or claiming credit for it
x Reportedly blaming others for mistakes
x Making false allegations in memos or other documents
x A supervisor undermining the victim's efforts by setting impossible goals
and deadlines and impeding an employees efforts at promotions or
transfers
x Persistent excessive and unjustified criticism and constant scrutiny by a
supervisor
2.4 Examples that do not constitute Workplace Harassment, providing they are
undertaken without malice or intent to intimidate or undermine;
x performance reviews
x work assignments
x work evaluation
x disciplinary measures taken by the employer for valid reasons
x normal workplace conflict that may occur between individuals, or
differences in opinion between co-workers
x requesting documentation in support of an absence from work
x a reasonable action taken by an employer or supervisor relating to the
management and direction of workers or the workplace is not workplace
harassment
3. Policies:
a) The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, CUPE Local 74 and the
Clarington Fire Fighters Association, Local 3139 supports and recognizes their
obligations regarding the right for every employee to work in a harassment free
environment, as specified in the prevailing Ontario Human Rights Code and the
Occupational Health & Safety Act.
b) In keeping with its legal and social responsibilities as an employer, the
management of the Corporation shall treat any complaint of harassment as a
serious matter.
c) No employee shall be harassed because of race, ancestry, place of origin,
colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age,
record of offences (provincial offences and pardoned federal offences), marital
status, family status or disability.
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d) A spirit of fairness to both parties must guide the proceedings. This includes the
respondent's right to know both the allegations and the accuser and the rights of
both parties to a fair and impartial investigation and possibly a hearing.
e) Confidentiality will be maintained to the best of management's ability. Any
employee who is the subject of a complaint shall be informed of the complaint
as soon as reasonably possible. The complainant who wishes to seek a remedy
or a sanction through this procedure must be prepared to be identified to the
respondent which will be undertaken with efforts to maintain respect for all
involved in the situation. All involved in the process are requested to maintain
confidentially.
f) This policy provides that the complainant not be compelled to proceed with the
complaint unless the situation warrants as determined by management. It
further provides the complainant with the right to withdraw a complaint at any
point up to the final disposition of the matter. Based on knowledge obtained, the
Corporation may be required to proceed with the investigation and report without
the complainant's direct involvement.
g) The respondent is entitled to a specific disposition of the issue as appropriate to
the situation and findings.
h) Every effort must be made by all parties to stop the harassment immediately.
i) Any employee may at any time throughout the process seek advice or
assistance from the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
j) The employer will provide workers with information and instruction that is
appropriate for the worker on the contents of this policy and program with
respect to workplace harassment.
4. Procedures:
The Complainant:
Any person who believes he/she is being harassed by another person is advised to
take the following measures:
Step #1 — Ask the harasser to stop:
Inform the harasser that his or her behaviour is unwelcome. An individual
(although he or she should know better) may not realize that he or she is being
offensive. A simple chat may resolve the problem. If the person refuses to
cooperate, remind him or her that such behaviour is against Municipal policy.
If the employee feels uncomfortable asking the harasser to stop, assistance or
intervention by Human Resources may be sought.
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Step #2 — Keep a record of the harassment:
When did the harassment start? (E.g. dates, time, locations). What happened?
Were there any witnesses? Were there any threats or reprisal? What was your
response? Failure to keep a diary of the events will not invalidate your
complaint. A record will, however, reinforce it.
Step #3 — Lodge a complaint:
a) If the harassment, despite your efforts to stop it, continues, you should report
the problem to your Supervisor, Department Head or a designate from Human
Resources. If the offending person is the designate from Human Resources, the
complaint should be taken directly to the Chief Administrative Officer or
designate. If the offending person is the Department Head, the complaint shall
be reported to Human Resources who will bring this matter to the CAO. If the
offending person is the CAO, the Human Resources designate has the ability to
advise Council in a confidential report.
b) If the complaint is against a member of Council, alleged by another member of
Council or by staff, the matter will be addressed through the Council Code of
Conduct. The complaint shall be submitted to the Integrity Commissioner as per
the Council Code of Conduct Complaint Procedure. The Integrity Commissioner
will report to Council in accordance with governing protocol of that Office.
c) Once the complaint is received, if verbal, Human Resources will document the
events as communicated. If the compliant is in writing the date and time
received will be recorded. Both parties may have a copy of the complaint, but
Human Resources will retain all formal records.
d) Where a manager or supervisor initially receives the official complaint, it is
his/her responsibility to ensure that the designate from Human Resources and
the Department Head is notified about the complaint as soon as reasonably
possible. The designate from Human Resources is then responsible for
assessment and initiation of an investigation.
e) The designate from Human Resources will acknowledge receipt of a complaint
as soon as reasonably possible to the Manager/Department
Head/Complainant/Alleged Harasser.
f) The Department Head and the CAO will be kept apprised of the process as to
the appropriate steps throughout the process.
Human Resources:
Human Resources with assistance from the Health & Safety Coordinator if requested
shall take the following steps:
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Step #1 — Investigation of Complaint will be conducted by Human Resources or by
Independent investigator as appropriate to the circumstances as determined by Human
Resources.
a) Fact finding
i) A confidential interview with relevant parties will be conducted to obtair
information and clarify the details of the reported incident. Both parties
will have an opportunity to identify witnesses or others who may be
interviewed. Where witnesses are not identified, or where otherwise
appropriate, co-workers or other individuals may be interviewed. All
interviews will be conducted in a confidential manner.
ii) The results and conclusions of the investigation will be documented after
interviewing the complainant, respondent and any other relevant
witnesses including co-workers if necessary. Complainant and/or
respondents may be asked to verify documentation. Where appropriate
and necessary, the investigator may contact the Ontario Human Rights
Commission or independent investigation firms for advice or assistance.
b) Preliminary findings
i) Where the information revealed early in the investigation suggests a
reasonable possibility of a resolution, an early settlement may be
proposed prior to conducting the entire investigation.
ii) Where appropriate, a meeting may be convened with the parties (either
individually or collectively as appropriate) involved to discuss preliminary
findings of the investigation and inform participants of the possibility and
nature of early settlement and the reasons.
iii) This stage allows all parties to become aware of the tentative findings
and presents an opportunity, based on the information, to resolve the
matter upon agreement of all parties without further investigation.
iv) Where agreement is reached and the matter deemed resolved, a
summary report will be prepared for the Chief Administrative Officer and
appropriate Department Head.
v) In situations where both parties agree on a settlement but Human
Resources deem the situation could pose a risk of further action, danger
or legal outcome, Human Resources will make recommendations to the
CAO regarding acceptance of the proposed settlement or proceeding
further.
c) Further investigation
i) Where, as a result of preliminary findings, a resolution cannot be
proposed or achieved, or where the designate from Human Resources
determines that file closure at this point would not be appropriate, further
investigations will be conducted.
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d) Notification and discussion of results
i) The designate from Human Resources will subsequently schedule
meetings with the complainant, alleged harasser, Department Head
and/or Chief Administrative Officer where necessary, to present and
discuss the findings and conclusions of the investigation. Separate
meetings may be convened if necessary and all parties have a right to
be represented.
e) Report of Findings
i) A written general summary of the complaint and results of the
investigation will be provided to the Chief Administrative Officer, Director
of Corporate Services/HR, Department Head the complainant and the
respondent as they are affected by the outcome. Documents are
retained by Human Resources and detailed notes are not provided to
complainant or respondent.
ii) The final full report will not be released to complainant or respondent or
other party involved unless extenuating circumstances dictate, or there is
a legal requirement to release the report.
iii) The results of an investigation under this policy and any report created in
the course of or for the investigation, are not a report respecting
occupational health and safety for the purposes of Section 25(2) of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
f) Disciplinary measures
i) If there is evidence of harassment, disciplinary measures will be taken
by the Department Head, in consultation with the Director of Corporate
Services/HR and the Chief Administrative Officer as appropriate. Such
discipline may include suspension or termination of employment.
Documentation regarding the disciplinary action will be placed in the
employees personnel file.
ii) The worker who has allegedly experienced workplace harassment and
the alleged harasser, if he or she is a worker of the employer will be
informed of the results of the investigation and of any corrective action
that has been taken or that will be taken as a result of the investigation.
g) Malicious complaints
i) Where, as a result of an investigation, it is determined that the complaint
was made maliciously — with a specific and directed intent to harm, or
made in bad faith with reasonable knowledge of any intent to harm,
formal disciplinary actions may be taken against the complainant, after
consultation with the Department Head, Director of Corporate
Services/HR and/or CAO as appropriate. Documentation regarding the
disciplinary action will be placed in the employee's personnel file.
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Step #2 — Preventing a Re -Occurrence
a) If the complaint is found to be not supported, no documentation of the complaint
will be placed in the employee file of the respondent, unless the respondent
requests a letter of clearance stating the claim was unfounded be placed into
their employee file. Human Resources will maintain all records.
b) It is the responsibility of the Department Head and Supervisors to make all
reasonable efforts to ensure that workplace harassment does not occur and that
there is no retaliation for having made a good faith complaint in his or her
department.
The Respondent:
a) Assess your behaviour seriously. Understand that even if you did not intend to
offend, your behaviour has been perceived as offensive. Be aware that the test
of harassment is not whether you intended to offend, but whether a reasonable
person ought to have known that the behaviour, comments or conduct were
unwelcome.
b) Cease the behaviour that the person finds offensive or unwelcome. Failure to
cease this behaviour will leave you more vulnerable to a formal complaint, which
could lead to disciplinary actions.
c) If you believe the complaint is unfounded, discuss the matter with your
supervisor and/or Department Head or Human Resources.
d) You are entitled to know the allegations against you and to have an opportunity
to respond.
e) Document your version of the alleged incident including times, places, what
happened and any witnesses.
f) Cooperate with any investigation undertaken to resolve the matter.
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X2205
AFFILIATED MEMBERS
ALTERNATES
Marc Ladouceur** Co -Chair
Emergency & Fire Services
623-5126
Thomas Stone**
Emerqency & Fire Services
623-5126
Mike Bourke**
Operations - Hampton
263-2291
Mathew Baker
Operations — Building Services
623-3379
2922
Chris Welsh**
Community Services —CC Complex
404-1525
Brandon Paul
Operations — Building Services
623-3379
Michael Ste.Croix**
Finance - MAC
623-3379
X2616
Tim Welsh
Operations — Building Services
623-3379
X2925
Scott Snowden
Emergency & Fire Services
623-5126
Paul Rowan
Emergency & Fire Services
623-5126
Joanna White
Community Services — SCA
435-1061
Chuck Green
Operations — Building Services
623-3379
Paul Neto
Operations - Hampton
263-2291
Mike McKelvie
Operations- Hampton
263-2291
Secretary
Alternate
Lindsey Patenaude
Clerk's — 2nd Floor - MAC
6233379
X2117
Gerry Jordan
Corporate Services — 1St Floor MAC
6233379
X2201
Advisor
Andy Allison — CAO
CAD's Office
623 3379
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Meeting Quorum: 5 Affiliated and 4 Non -Affiliated Members and/or Alternates
* Certified Members - Part 1
Effective Date: October 1, 2018
** Certified Members — WPS (Bold)
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