SEXUAL HARASSMENT MINI- WORKSHOP

1. SEXUAL HARASSMENTMINI- WORKSHOP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDexQMxeBqc

2. What is Sexual Harassment?

3. Sexual Harassment is: • A form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. • Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature constitute sexual harassment. • Sexual harassment includes inappropriate conduct directed at members of the same as well as the opposite sex.

4. There are three types of Recognized Sexual Harassment: • Quid Pro Quo-or- “this for that” occurs when an individual's submission to or rejection of sexual advances or any conduct of a sexual nature is used as the basis for employment decisions such as promotions, salary increases, work assignments, etc. -or- when an individual’s submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment. • Hostile Environment occurs when unwelcome sexual conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's job performance or creates a hostile, intimidating or offensive work environment.

5. There are three types of Recognized Sexual Harassment: • Third-Party Sexual Harassment is a new form of sexual harassment that was recently passed by the EEOC it states that- An employer may also be responsible for the acts of non-employees, with respect to sexual harassment of employees in the workplace, where the employer knows or should have known of the conduct and fails to take immediate and appropriate corrective action. • Non-employees include customers, vendors, and suppliers

6. EXAMPLES?

7. Employee Responsibilities • If you have been the subject of sexual harassment you are required to immediately report the incident either verbally or in writing to your supervisor, your Department Director, Human Resources, or the City Manager. • Employees have the right to report any inappropriate conduct without fear of retaliation. • Employees who file false or malicious allegations of sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including separation. • All employees shall cooperate with sexual harassment investigations and be truthful in their statements. Failure to cooperate and/or making false statements shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action up to and including separation.

8. Supervisor Responsibilities • It is the supervisors responsibility to assure that their employees comply with the sexual harassment regulations and understand that it is a zero tolerance policy. • If an employee files a complaint, it is the supervisors responsibility to immediately report it to Human Resources in writing. • If allegations of sexual harassment are substantiated after the investigation, the supervisor shall take appropriate disciplinary action against the offending employee(s) after consulting with the Human Resources Department. • If a complain has not been filed but the supervisor is aware of circumstances where sexual harassment may be occurring it is his/her responsibility to immediately report it to Human Resources in writing.

9. Human Resources Department Responsibilities • After receiving a complaint Human Resources will conduct a confidential and thorough investigation that includes interviews and written reports by the plaintiff, the alleged offender, and other witnesses. • Human Resources shall discuss the findings of the investigation with the Department Director and discuss appropriate disciplinary action for the offender(s), if necessary. • At the conclusion of the investigation, Human Resources shall meet with the plaintiff to explain the findings of the investigation as well as any actions taken to eliminate inappropriate conduct.

10. Retaliation • Retaliation against an employee who opposed sexual harassment, made a charge, or participated in an investigation is prohibited under Title VII. Employee behaviors that are protected include: • resisting advances • registering a complaint of sexual harassment • supporting the claim of another employee • picketing • notifying law enforcement authorities

11. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?

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13. TEST TIME!!!!!!