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toleration of or acquiescence to unwelcome sexual advances. <br />Repeated, unwelcome sexual flirtations, propositions, or invitations to social <br />engagements; or unwelcome and objectionable physical contact or physical <br />proximity. <br />Types of Disrespectful Behavior <br />■ Violent behavior including the use of physical force, harassment, bullying, or <br />intimidation. <br />Discriminatory behavior including inappropriate remarks about or conduct related <br />to a person's legally protected characteristic such as race, color, creed, religion, <br />national origin, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual <br />orientation, gender identity or gender expression, familial status, or status <br />regarding public assistance. <br />■ Offensive behavior including such actions as rudeness, angry outbursts, <br />inappropriate humor, vulgar obscenities, name calling, disparaging language, or <br />any other behavior regarded as offensive to a reasonable person. It is not possible <br />to anticipate in this policy every example of offensive behavior. Accordingly, <br />employees are encouraged to discuss with their fellow employees and supervisor <br />what is regarded as offensive, considering the sensibilities of employees and the <br />possibility of public reaction. <br />Although the standard for how employees treat each other and the public will be the same <br />throughout the city, there may be differences between work groups about what is <br />appropriate in other circumstances unique to a work group. If an employee is unsure <br />whether a particular behavior is appropriate, the employee should request clarification <br />from their supervisor or the city administrator. <br />Scope of Policy <br />This policy prohibits harassment, sexual harassment, and disrespectful behavior by <br />members of the same or opposite sex. In addition, this policy prohibits any form of <br />harassment or disrespectful behavior by any individual, including managers and <br />supervisors, employees, co-workers, and third parties such as clients, elected officials, <br />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 <br />request assistance should they not feel comfortable with a situation. If situations involve <br />violent behavior call the police, ask the individual to leave the area, and/or take other <br />reasonable action. <br />If employees see or overhear what they believe is a violation of this policy, employees <br />should advise a supervisor, the city administrator, or human resources promptly. <br />Employees who believe disrespectful behavior is occurring are encouraged to deal with <br />the situation in one of the ways listed below. If there is a concern about the possibility of <br />Page 137 of 447 <br />