The Kenora Association for Community Living (Association) recognizes the right of all employees to work in an harassment free workplace.

Workplace harassment" means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought to be known as un welcomed.

Without limiting the generality of the forgoing workplace harassment includes,

Any behaviour that demeans, embarrasses, humiliates, annoys, alarms or verbally abuses a person and that is known or would be expected to be unwelcome; including words, gestures, intimidation, bullying or other inappropriate activities;

Verbal abuse - swearing, insults or condescending language

The Association shall develop and maintain a program to implement this policy with respect to workplace harassment . This program shall include measures and procedures for workers to report incidents of workplace harassment to their supervisor and will set out how the Association will investigate and deal with incidents and complaints of workplace harassment.

The Association will provide employees with information and instruction that is appropriate on the contents of the policy and program with respect to workplace harassment.

Program and Procedures

All Staff shall attend a training session on Workplace harassment { Management Training Manual}

2. All staff shall be required to complete a written report of any workplace harassment and submit this to their supervisor, copy to the Executive Director

3. The Executive Director will assign an investigator to investigate the allegation of the workplace harassment and to report to the Executive Director

4. The Executive Director shall review the findings of the investigation and determine action to be taken. Every effort will be made maintain confidentiality in an attempt to protect the privacy of the individuals involved.