TEAM MEMBER CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Definition of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances , requests for sexual favors , sexually motivated physical contact , comments ( verbal or written ), or physical conduct of a sexual nature when :
• Submission to the conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual ’ s employment ; or
• Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting that individual ; or
• The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual ’ s work performance ; or
• The conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating , hostile or offensive working environment .
Sexual harassment may involve individuals of the same or different gender .
Examples of Harassment Examples of harassment include , but are not limited to :
• Unwanted sexual advances .
• Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors .
• Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response to sexual advances .
• Leering or making sexual gestures .
• Displaying or circulating sexually suggestive objects , pictures , cartoons , e-mails or posters .
• Displaying or circulating offensive objects , pictures , cartoons , e-mails or posters based on a legally-protected characteristic such as race , religion or sexual orientation .
• Making or using derogatory comments , epithets , slurs , or jokes .
• Electronic communications , such as online posts or text messaging , which are offensive or derogatory in nature about an individual due to their membership in a protected class .
• Graphic verbal commentaries about an individual ’ s body , sexually degrading words used to describe an individual , or suggestive or obscene letters , notes , or invitations .
• Unwelcome physical conduct including touching , assaulting , impeding or blocking movements , or threatening and intimidating behavior .
Reporting Procedure
You are responsible for , and have an obligation to , report harassing or inappropriate behavior , whether it is directed at you or is something you saw or heard that was directed at someone else . Any manager or supervisor who learns of or observes harassing or inappropriate behavior , or receives a complaint about this kind of behavior , must immediately report the behavior or complaint to Human Resources or the General Manager / CEO .
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