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Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment, and Bullying Prevention Policies and Complaint Procedure
Violence in the Workplace The safety and security of all employees and our patients is of primary importance to COPC. Threats, threatening and abusive behavior, or acts of violence against employees, patients, visitors, vendors, or other individuals by anyone at any time or place will not be tolerated. Violations of this policy will lead to corrective action, up to and including termination of employment and/or the referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies. The Company reserves the right to take any necessary legal action to protect its employees and patients. COPC strictly prohibits workplace violence, including any act of intimidation, threat, harassment, physical violence, verbal abuse, aggression, or coercion against a coworker, vendor, patient, or visitor. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to, the following examples: ● Physically injuring another person ● Threatening to injure another person ● Engaging in behaviors which may subject another person to emotional distress ● Using obscene, abusive, or threatening language or gestures ● Bringing an unauthorized firearm or other weapon onto Company premises ● Threatening to use or using a weapon while on Company premises, on Company-related business, or during job-related functions ● Intentionally damaging Company property Weapons in the Workplace Regardless of federal, state, or local laws which permit people to carry weapons in public, concealed or not, weapons will not be permitted inside any COPC premises or at COPC- sponsored events at any time. This includes, but is not limited to: ● Any and all forms of weapons or explosives ● Any and all firearms ● Any and all knives regardless of blade length ● Any and all stun guns
Any person who engages in this type of behavior at any time or place may be suspended and/or may be removed from the premises (if applicable) and may be required to remain off Company premises pending the outcome of an investigation. Following the investigation, the Company will initiate an immediate and appropriate response including, but not limited to, suspension or termination of any business relationship, reassignment of job duties, suspension, or termination of employment, and/or criminal prosecution of the person or persons involved. Threatening, Dangerous, or Violent Behavior All employees are required to notify any member of management of any threatening, dangerous, or violent behavior that they witness, receive, or that is reported to them. Even without a specific threat, all employees are required to report any behavior(s) they are aware of which they regard as potentially threatening or violent or which could endanger the health or safety of an individual.
COPC is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and civility. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment which promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including the prevention of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment, and bullying. This means actions and words which may be construed as harassing, degrading, and/or offensive will not be tolerated. COPC has developed this policy to ensure all employees work in an environment free from sexual harassment, unwelcome or unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. COPC will make every reasonable effort to ensure that all concerned 3.10.1 Retaliation COPC requires the reporting of all perceived incidents of discrimination or harassment. It is the policy of COPC to investigate such reports promptly and thoroughly. COPC prohibits 3.10.2 Harassment Prevention Harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. Under this policy, harassment is verbal, written, or physical conduct that degrades or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, or that of their relatives, friends or associates, and that: a) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with
are familiar with these policies and are aware that all complaints will be investigated and resolved promptly. These policies should not and may not be used as a basis for excluding or separating individuals of any protected class (as outlined in section 1.4 Equal Opportunity Employer) from participating in business or work-related social activities or discussions. In other words, no one should make the mistake of engaging in discrimination or exclusion to avoid allegations of harassment. The law and the policies of COPC prohibit disparate treatment based on any protected class with regards to terms, conditions, privileges, and advantages of employment.
retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment or who participates in an investigation of such reports.
an individual’s work performance, or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities. Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to, epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping; threatening, intimidating or hostile acts; degrading jokes; and written or graphic material that degrades or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group that is placed anywhere on COPC’s premises or circulated in the workplace, on Company time or using Company equipment by e-mail, phone (including voice messages), text messages, social networking sites, or other means.
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Police officers, security guards, and other individuals who have been given consent by COPC to carry a weapon on the property will be permitted to do so. Required documentation must be provided in advance to the COPC Human Resources Department for authorization to carry a weapon on or within the property of COPC.
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Questions and concerns can be directed to your immediate supervisor, Human Resources (614) 304-2080 or the Compliance Hotline (866) 539-5813
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