Baycrest Volunteer Handbook
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Tips and gratuities
Accepting gifts from clients and family members is prohibited. The
only possible exception to this would be gifts of nominal value that
can be shared by a group of employees e.g.,chocolates at holiday
times. In these cases anyone receiving the gift must report it to
their immediate supervisor (date, giver, item, use). An employee
who is offered a gift or g
ratuity should suggest that
the
person offering the gift make a donation to Baycrest instead, in
honour of the unit or group. (Baycrest Code of Conduct)
Respect in the workplace
Baycrest is committed to providing a working environment that
places the utmost priority on respect for human dignity. Everyone
working at Baycrest, including volunteers, has the right to work in
an environment free of all forms
of harassment and discrimination.
This
right is provided under the Ontario Human Rights Code and
the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Baycrest is committed to
exhibiting zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination in the
workplace.
