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If employees see or overhear what they believe is a violation of this policy, employees should advise a supervisor, the city administrator, or human resources promptly. Employees who believe disrespectful behavior is occurring are encouraged to deal with the situation in one of the ways listed below. If there is a concern about the possibility of violence, the individual should use his/her discretion to call 911, and as soon as feasible, notify a supervisor. In the event the disrespectful behavior occurring involves the employee's supervisor, the employee should contact human resources, the supervisor's manager, or the city administrator. Ste 1(a). If you feel comfortable doing so, professionally, but firmly, tell whoever is engaging in the disrespectful behavior how you feel about their actions. Politely request the person to stop the behavior because you feel intimidated, offended, or uncomfortable. If practical, bring a witness with you for this discussion. Ste 1(h). If you fear adverse consequences could result from telling the offender or if the matter is not resolved by direct contact, go to your supervisor, human resources, your supervisor's supervisor, or the city administrator. The person to whom you speak is responsible for documenting the issues and for giving you a status report on the matter. In some situations, such as with an offender from the public it is preferable to avoid one on one interactions. Talk to your supervisor about available options to ensure there are others available to help with transactions with the offender. Ste 1(c). The city urges conduct which is viewed as offensive be reported immediately to allow for corrective action to be taken through education and immediate counseling, if appropriate. It is vitally important you notify a supervisor, the city administrator, or human resources promptly of your concerns. Any employee who observes sexual harassment or discriminatory behavior, or receives any reliable information about such conduct, must report it promptly to a supervisor, human resources, or the city administrator. Reporting Harassment including Sexual Harassment If at any time you feel you are being harassed, you should immediately contact: ■ your supervisor; and/or ■ a department director; and/or ■ Human Resources; and/or ■ the city administrator. The city wants to resolve any problems, but it can do so only if it is aware of them. The city encourages anyone who believes s/he is being harassed to immediately report all incidents of perceived harassment. Your report may be verbal or written; in either case, it is important that you state that your report is being made under this harassment policy, or that it concerns harassment. You may choose to whom you make the report; that choice, however, must be made from the list of individuals named above. The city will promptly investigate harassment complaints and take appropriate action. Employees found to have committed harassing acts will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination. City's Response Employees who have a complaint of disrespectful workplace behavior will be taken seriously. 45