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or for participating in an investigation of any claim regarding discrimination or disability accommodation is strictly prohibited. If you feel that you have experienced such retaliation, you should follow the Reporting Procedure outlined above in the Open Door Policy. Any manager or Director who receives a report under this policy is required to communicate the matter to the Human Resources Representative immediately. 5. HARASSMENT PROHIBITED All Utilities employees have a right to work in an environment free from discrimination and intimidation, including harassment. The mission of the Utilities is best accomplished in an atmosphere of professionalism that in turn is supported by mutual respect and trust. The Utilities expects all employees to work toward this goal. Harassment based on a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other protected class status may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited by the Utilities. Definitions ofSexual and Other Forms ofHarassment Harassment consists of unwelcome conduct based on a person's race (inclusive of traits associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs and twists), color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other protected class status that is interfering with your job performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment; or when submission to such conduct is: • a condition of employment; or • a basis for an employment decision affecting your job. One form of prohibited harassment is sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical contact or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature that is interfering with your job performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment; or when submission to such conduct is made: • a condition of employment; or • a basis for an employment decision affecting your job. The Utilities prohibits sexual harassment of any type and in any form, including verbal, physical, and visual harassment. Some examples of conduct that may be sexual harassment include: 6 July 2024 2313900 71