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Employment Law

Navigation
Introduction
The Nature of the Employment Relationship
The Hiring Process
The Firing Process
The Family Medical Leave Act--What Employers and Employees Should Know
A Look at Non-Compete Agreements
Sample Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
Conclusion
Sample Sexual Harassment Policy Statement

It is very important to have a written policy statement -- that you actually follow -- to protect your business from sexual harassment lawsuits. The following is a portion of a sample statement. It is not applicable for all businesses, however, so you should consult an attorney before using this or any other form statement.

DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

ABC Corp. has a corporate commitment to excellence in diversity throughout our company; creating a culture that values all employees and customers. The company is dedicated to providing a barrier-free environment where all employees and customers feel respected. This commitment has resulted in the development of a corporate diversity program that addresses the areas of recruitment, employment and promotion, training, minority and women-owned business development and community outreach programs. The company is also dedicated to working to promote harmony in the communities where we do business.

HARASSMENT STATEMENT

ABC Corp. is committed to providing a bias-free professional work environment in which every employee, and customer, is entitled to be treated with respect as an individual. Our policy does not permit discriminatory harassment of any form. Any unwelcome behavior, physical or verbal, or conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment is prohibited.

Abusing the dignity of any individual through harassment - (racial, sexual, ethnic, or religious) will result in disciplinary action, ranging from reprimand to discharge. Actions such as these should be reported to management without any fear of retaliation. If you, as an employee, feel you have been harassed in any manner, report your concerns to Joe Schmo. You should also take any customer concerns of this nature to these individuals.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

ABC Corp. absolutely prohibits sexual harassment of its employees in the work place by any person in any form.

Sexual harassment may include any of the following:

  • Threats or insinuations that another employee's refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect the employee's employment, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties or any other conditions of employment or career development.
  • Any unwelcome sexual advances, flirtations, or propositions.
  • Any verbal abuse of a sexual nature, including jokes. Sexually oriented jokes and comments, even though they might seem innocent to you, must be avoided in the workplace
  • The display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures.

If you feel you have been sexually harassed in any manner, report your concerns to the office manager.

Your complaint will be investigated as promptly, thoroughly, and as confidentially as possible.

Appropriate, corrective action will be taken immediately to end the harassment and prevent the misconduct from recurring.

Disciplinary action for the misconduct may range from reprimand to discharge.

Follow up inquires will also be made to ensure the harassment has not resumed and/or any retaliation has taken place.
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