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The Utility prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or job <br />applicant on the basis of protected class status. Employees who participate in <br />discrimination in violation of this Policy are subject to discipline up to and including <br />termination. Retaliation against any employee for making a good faith complaint under <br />this Policy or for assisting with investigations of complaints made under this Policy is <br />also strictly prohibited. <br />Any person who feels that he/she has experienced discrimination or harassment in <br />violation of law and/or this Policy should immediately contact his/her supervisor, the <br />Human Resources Representative, and/or any manager at the Utility. <br />4.A. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION <br />The Utility seeks to provide reasonable accommodation, as appropriate, for qualified <br />employees who have disabilities. An employee who believes that he or she requires an <br />accommodation due to a disability in order to perform the essential functions of his or her <br />position should so advise his or her supervisor or the Human Resources Representative. <br />Whenever possible, we ask that this request be in writing. <br />Retaliation against any individual for making a good faith complaint under this Equal <br />Employment Opportunity/Disability Accommodation policy, for opposing <br />discrimination, or for participating in an investigation of any claim regarding <br />discrimination or disability accommodation is strictly prohibited. <br />If you feel that you have experienced such retaliation, you should follow the Reporting <br />Procedure outlined above in the Open Door Policy. <br />4.B. HARASSMENT PROHIBITED <br />All Utility employees have a right to work in an environment free from discrimination <br />and intimidation, including harassment. The mission of the Utility is best accomplished <br />in an atmosphere of professionalism that in turn is supported by mutual respect and trust. <br />The Utility expects all employees to work toward this goal. Harassment based on a <br />person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, <br />age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other <br />protected class status may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited by the Utility. <br />Definitions of Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment <br />Harassment consists of unwelcome conduct based on a person's race, color, creed, <br />religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status with <br />regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other protected class status that is <br />interfering with your job performance; or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive <br />work environment; or when submission to such conduct is: <br />5 <br />