Agreements comprise a set of conditions which represent an acceptable solution to both the complainant and respondent and the University.
For example, an agreement might consist of the respondent accepting to apologize to the complainant and to receive some instruction on sexual harassment, and the complainant accepting that these conditions satisfactorily resolve his or her complaint and agreeing not to pursue the matter further.
Here’s another example of a written agreement
Agreement between Complainant X and Respondent Y
- Respondent Y admits the conduct as described in the sexual harassment complaint lodged by Complainant X.
- Respondent Y accepts to take steps to modify his or her behaviour by seeking psychological counselling and accepts that the University will send a copy of the complaint, his response to the complaint and the present agreement to the treating psychologist.
- Complainant X consents to the release of these documents to the treating psychologist provided complainant X’s identity is removed from the documents.
- Respondent Y accepts that the complaint, response and agreement will be placed on his or her personal file for a period of 5 years.
- Complainant X and Respondent Y both agree to keep the matter of the sexual harassment complaint and its resolution confidential.
- Complainant X agrees not to pursue any other legal or quasi-legal actions against the University or against Respondent X in the matter of the sexual harassment complaint lodged at the University.
- Complainant X accepts that the present agreement is a satisfactory resolution to the sexual harassment complaint lodged against Respondent Y.