The City of Barrie will promote a respectful, tolerant, violence and harassment-free relationship and workplace between Members of Council and the officers and employees of the Corporation, guided by the Council and Committee Member Code of Conduct for members of Council and Local Boards, Employee Code of the Conduct, Respect in the Workplace Policy, and the Procedural By-law.
Purpose & Application
In keeping with the City of Barrie’s Corporate Values, the purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to ensure a tolerant, violence- and harassment-free workplace.
This policy applies to all City of Barrie full-time, part-time, contract, casual and temporary employees and members of Council. This may include interactions at off-site job-related functions and social events related to work and employment.
This policy applies to:
a) Discrimination, Violence or Harassment that may occur at any workplace/worksite or location where the business of the municipality is being conducted or during the course of any City business, activities and events at which City employees interact or are required to interact, including but not limited to: City premises and property; off-site premises and property; City sponsored functions, events and meals; travel venues while on City business; and any site where the employee is conducting City business or representing the City.
b) Discrimination, Violence, or Harassment that may occur between individuals associated with the City, including interaction outside City business, activities and events, when and where such harassment could have or has had an adverse effect on a City employee and/or the City’s work environment.
c) Discrimination, Violence or Harassment that may occur to employment related incidents that may occur away from the workplace, on social media or outside working hours, that have an impact on a City employee and/or the City’s working environment, including affecting working relationships.