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Policies and Procedures
University-wide policies apply to all members of the campus community. However, where there is a conflict between these policies and the provisions of a collective agreement or employment agreement the latter shall take precedence.
- Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
- Employment Equity Policy (M.A.P.P. 3.2)
The following unions and employee groups have articles on non-discrimination/ harassment in their agreements:
- UWOFA – University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (page 109)
- UWOFA – Librarians and Archivists (page 65)
- UWOSA – University of Western Ontario Staff Association (see Article 4)
- PMA – Professional Managerial Association (M.A.P.P. 6.12)
- CUPE Local 2361 – Physical Plant (see Article 3)
- CUPE Local 2692 – Food Services (see Article 3)
- IUOE Local 772 – Operating Engineers (see Article 3)
- OPSEU – Campus Police (see Article 5)
- PSAC - Graduate Teaching Assistants (see Article 20)
- PSAC - Postdoctoral Associates (see Article 7)
- SAGE – Select Administrative Group Employees (M.A.P.P. 8.3)
The following unions and employee groups have articles on employment equity in their agreements:
- UWOFA – University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (page 128)
- UWOFA – Librarians and Archivists (page 85)
- UWOSA – University of Western Ontario Staff Association (see Article 36)
- PSAC - Graduate Teaching Assistants (see Article 26)
- PSAC - Postdoctoral Associates (see Article 8)
Western University has created guidelines to assist with accommodating the needs of its community members. Please see the Duty to Accommodate Guidelines on the Human Resources website for more information.
Updates to MAPP 1.35 Policy
The University’s MAPP 1.35 Policy (Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct) has been amended over the past couple of years as per legislative requirements by the Ontario government.
In September, a memo will be shared to provide information on two important changes to the MAPP 1.35 policy as per Bill 26, Strengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act, 2022 and Bill 166, Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024- Anti-Racism and Anti-Hate Policy.