Workplace Violence

The Company strives for a safe and secure workplace and adopts a “Zero Tolerance Standard” with regard to any threats of violence or acts of violence in the workplace. Workplace violence exists when a person is abused, threatened, intimidated or assaulted in the course of his/ her employment. Workplace Violence may also occur outside the employee’s usual place of work, including off-site business-related functions, and work-related social events.

All employees shall refrain from threats or acts of violence against other employees, customers, vendors, agents, colleagues, visitors etc. Employees shall notify their Supervisors, Line Managers or the Human Resources Department of any threats or acts of violence involving employees, customers, vendors, visitors etc.

All workplace violence will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, in accordance with the Company’s Disciplinary Action provisions.