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Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual fa�Tors, sexually motivated
<br />phy sical contact or other verbal or phy sical conduct or communication of a sexual nature that is
<br />interfering with your job performance; or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work
<br />environment; or when submission to such conduct is eYplicitly or implicitly:
<br />a term or condition of employment; or
<br />a basis for an employment decision affecting your job; or
<br />has the purpose or result or unreasonably interfering with your work performance or creating an
<br />intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
<br />The city prohibits sexual harassment in any form, including verbal, physical, and visual harassment.
<br />Some examples of conduct that may be sexual harassment under this policy include:
<br />■ Use of offensive or demeaning terms which have sexual connotations.
<br />■ Telling suggestive jokes or stories and conversations about se�ual exploits, sexual preferences,
<br />and desires.
<br />■ Posting jokes, cartoons, pictures, objects, or stories which have a sexual content.
<br />■ Threats, demands or suggestions that an employee's work status, advancement, or other terms
<br />and conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee's toleration of or acquiescence
<br />to unwelcome sexual advances.
<br />■ Repeated, unwelcome sexual flirtations, propositions, or invitations to social engagements; or
<br />unwelcome and objectionable physical contact or physical pro�mity.
<br />Types of Disrespectful Behavior
<br />■ Violent behavior including the use of physical force, harassment, bullying, or intimidation.
<br />■ Discriminatory behavior including inappropriate remarks about or conduct related to a person's
<br />legally protected characteristic such as race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sex,
<br />gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,
<br />familial status, or status regarding public assistance.
<br />■ Offensive behavior including such actions as rudeness, angry outbursts, inappropriate humor,
<br />vulgar obscenities, name calling, disparaging language, or any other behavior regarded as
<br />offensive to a reasonable person. It is not possible to anticipate in this policy every example of
<br />offensi�=e behavior. Accordingly, employees are encouraged to discuss with their fellow
<br />employees and supervisor what is regarded as offensive, considering the sensibilities of
<br />employees and the possibility of public reaction.
<br />Although the standard for how employees treat each other and the public will be the s�ne
<br />throughout the city, there may be differences between work groups about what is appropriate
<br />in other circumstances unique to a work group. If an employee is unsure whether a particular
<br />behavior is appropriate, the employee should request clarification from their supervisor or the
<br />city administrator.
<br />Scope of Policy
<br />This policy prohibits harassment, sexual harassment, and disrespectful behavior by members of the same
<br />or opposite sex. In addition, this policy prohibits any form of harassment or disrespectful behavior by
<br />any individual, inclucling managers and supervisors, employees, co-workers, and third parties such as
<br />clients, elected officials, consultants, contractors, or vendors who interact with employees.
<br />Responding to Disrespectful Workplace Behavior
<br />All employees should feel comfortable calling their supervisor or another manager to request assistance
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