10.2 Violence in the Workplace

It is the intent of Wilmington College to provide a safe and secure environment for College employees, students and visitors by establishing preventative measures and providing assistance and support to victims.

Wilmington College does not tolerate any type of workplace violence committed by or against employees. Employees are prohibited from making threats or engaging in violent activities. This list of behaviors, while not inclusive, provides examples of conduct that is prohibited:

  • Causing physical injury to another person.
  • Making threatening remarks.
  • Displaying aggressive or hostile behavior that creates a reasonable fear of injury to another person or subjects another individual to emotional distress.
  • Intentionally damaging employer property or property of another employee.
  • Possessing a weapon while on College property or while on College business in violation of the College’s Weapons Policy.
  • Committing acts motivated by, or related to, sexual harassment or because of an individual’s protected characteristic;
  • Acts of domestic violence;
  • Any other conduct that is a violation of federal, state, or local law related to violent or threatening behavior.