Topic: Employees, Employment and Workplace

Human Rights Policy and Procedures

1. Purpose 1.1 Whereas York University recognizes the dignity and worth of every member of the York University community (“Community Member”); 1.2 And whereas York University seeks to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law; 1.3 And whereas York University has as its aim the creation of a climate […]

Smoking Policy

1.  Purpose This policy sets out requirements regarding smoking on York University’s campuses. 2.  Scope and Application This policy applies to all persons on the York University campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, and volunteers. 3.   Policy For the purposes of this policy, smoking includes the use of tobacco or cannabis in cigarettes, cigars, hookahs, […]

Politique sur la violence sexuelle

1. Objectif 1.1 Cette politique affirme l’engagement continu de l’Université York à promouvoir une culture dans laquelle les attitudes et les comportements qui perpétuent la violence sexuelle sont rejetés, les survivants soutenus et ceux ayant commis ces incidents de violence sexuelle tenus pour responsables. Elle remplace la Politique sur la sensibilisation, la prévention et l’intervention […]

Information Security Classification Procedures

1.  PURPOSE 1.1 To support the information security and privacy goals of the University, it is important to ensure effective and appropriate measures and controls are utilized in the handling and processing of institutional information and data. This procedure establishes the framework for classification of information based on its level of sensitivity, value and criticality […]

Information Security Classification Standard

Purpose This standard establishes the classification categories to be used in accordance with the Information Security Classification Procedures. Information Security Classification Categories University information resources are classified according to the following categories: A. Public Information Information deemed to be public by legislation or policy.  Information in the public domain, for example: annual reports; public announcements […]

Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”), Policy on

Description:  Establishes policy for the transmission of electronic messages with “commercial” content, and installation of computer programs in the course of a commercial activity, and brings the University into compliance with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”) I. Definitions “Commercial Activity” means any particular transaction, act or conduct or any regular course of conduct that is […]

Information Security Policy

PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to protect York University’s information and data resources from accidental or intentional unauthorized access, modification, or damage, while also preserving the open information sharing requirements of its academic culture. SCOPE This policy applies to all faculty, staff and third-party agents of the University as well as any other […]

Records and Information Management (Policy)

Description: Establishes policy for management of records and information at York University. Has associated guidelines and procedures. Policy I. Definition “Record” means any record of information however recorded, whether in printed form, on film, by electronic means or otherwise, and includes: correspondence, a memorandum, a book, a plan, a map, a drawing, a diagram, a pictorial […]

Workplace Violence Prevention, Policy on

DESCRIPTION  Describes workplace violence and the University's commitment to protect its workers from workplace violence. SCOPE This policy is intended to protect all persons working for York University including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. DEFINITIONS The term, “workplace violence” means: the exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, […]

Workplace Harassment Prevention, Policy on

DESCRIPTION Describes the nature of workplace harassment and the University's commitment to protect its workers from workplace harassment. SCOPE This policy is intended to protect all persons working for York University including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. DEFINITIONS The term, “workplace harassment” means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or […]