Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/876791
____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 19 Septembre 2016 Septembre 2016 Harassment Policy I. POLICY STATEMENT Toronto French School is fully committed to respecting and protecting the personal dignity and human rights of our stude nts and employees. We will not tolerate harassment in any form. It is against everything our School stands for. This policy is based on the School's belief that students and employees have a right to work and study in an atmosphere that is free from any form of harassment or intimidation and that we all share a responsibility for ensuring that such an environment exists at all times. I.1 This policy applies to all members of the Toronto French School, including students, all employees, volunteers, and agent s of the School. I.2 The School encourages reporting of all incidents of harassment, regardless of who the offender may be. I.3 Notwithstanding the existence of this policy, every person continues to have the right to seek assistance from the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal , even when steps are being taken under this policy. 2. PRINCIPLES 2.1 Toronto French School is committed to mainta ining an educational environment that is free from harassment. 2.2 Toronto French School will promote positive attitudes towards difference in race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gende r identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (as defined by the Human Rights Code ) marital /family status or disability in our community. 2.3 Offenders can expect disciplinary consequences including but not limited to a letter of warning, a letter of reprimand, and in the case of employees suspension with or without pay, demotion, transfer or termination, or in the case of students suspension or expulsion. 2.4 An individual may bring forward a complaint whether or not that person has stated his or her ob jection to the alleged harasser.