MCL is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and prohibits any form of violence or threats of violence in the workplace. All staff are responsible for assisting with the preservation of a safe and secure work environment.

MCL requires prompt and accurate reporting of violent incidents in the workplace, whether or not physical injury has occurred. Complaints involving workplace violence will be given the serious attention they deserve, and no retaliation will occur to the individual who made the complaint in good faith.

Those who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, and/or referral to law enforcement authorities, if warranted. MCL reserves the right to remove anyone who engages in violent or threatening behavior from the premises.

In Accordance with:

Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (56.8 KB)

1. MCL will not tolerate threats, menacing behavior, or acts of violence at any of its work sites.
2. Employees and volunteers are expected to immediately report any threats, harassing behaviors, or acts of violence related to MCL work or activities to their supervisor, other Library manager, or Library Human Resources. Call (9)-911 if immediate action is required.
3. Employees or volunteers who are involved in domestic or non-work related situations that may pose a risk to the workplace are encouraged to notify their supervisor or a member of the MCL Human Resources Unit. This is voluntary. Management will obtain the employee or volunteer's consent before notifying any staff determined to be necessary to carry out a safety plan.
4. MCL will not tolerate retaliation against employees who have reported actual or potential workplace violence in good faith.
5. Employees or volunteers who engage in threats or incidents of workplace violence, including domestic violence perpetrated at work, whether against co-workers, supervisors, patrons, volunteers, and/or other individuals associated with MCL or Multnomah County, are in violation of policy. Those who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, and/or referral to law enforcement authorities, if warranted.
6. Your supervisor will provide you with information on how to report the above inappropriate behaviors. You will also be provided with information on how to respond to an emergency situation involving violence.
7. For more information, see Personnel Rule 3-45, Violence-Free Workplace.