RESPONSIBLE CITY AGENCY: Division of Human Resources Management.
KEYWORDS: violence, abuse, threats, human resources, Employee Assistance Program.
1. General
1.1 Salt Lake City will not tolerate violent, abusive or threatening behavior on the part of its employees in the work environment.
1.2 Employees should report instances of violence to their supervisors.
1.3 Supervisors should record, investigate and report instances of violence to security or law enforcement, as appropriate, and to Human Resources.
1.4 City employees who display a tendency to engage in violent, abusive, or threatening behavior may be referred to the Employee Assistance Program for counseling, training or other appropriate treatment. Such employees will also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
REFERENCES: Standards of Conduct Policy
Guidelines for Employee Investigation and Disciplinary Procedure
Workplace Violence Procedures
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 16, 1998
DATE APPROVED BY CABINET: November 4, 1998
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Deedee Corradini, Mayor Date