A.
For purposes of this Part, the term "employee" shall include any
class of employee defined in this chapter and any federal, state,
or private employee who works in the same office or in close proximity
to a County employee on a regular basis.
B.
For purposes of this Part, the term "workplace violence" means any
act or behavior, or threat thereof, intending to cause physical, mental
or psychological harm to a person or property in the workplace. This
shall include acts or threats via telecommunications devices and shall
include violent illegal acts such as disorderly conduct, assault and
reckless endangerment.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a work environment
free from all forms of workplace violence and to establish a complaint
procedure to fairly address employee claims of workplace violence.
A.
It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to have zero
tolerance for workplace violence, and to regard it as a very serious
matter and prohibit violence in the workplace by any person and in
any form.
B.
It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to encourage
employees who feel they have been subjected to workplace violence
to bring these problems immediately to the direct attention of management.
Every attempt shall be made to resolve these issues fairly and expeditiously.
C.
It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to encourage
any employee who believes there is immediate danger to call 9-1-1.
Department heads and supervisors at all levels are responsible
for implementing and administering this policy and assuring employees
that they do not have to endure such behavior. All employees, supervisors
and department heads are responsible for following this policy, promptly
reporting incidents, cooperating in investigations and assisting in
maintaining a violence-free workplace.
No employee shall engage in workplace violence.
