Page | 38 Nothing in this policy is intended to change the fact that employment is entered into at-will, and as such, employees are free to resign at any time, for any reason, and with or without notice. Similarly, the City is free to terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, for any reason not prohibited by law. ANTI-HARASSMENT 402 The City of Hutchison is committed to a work environment in which all employees, volunteers and contractors are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Harassment is defined as behavior which has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment, or has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance, or otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment opportunities. Human Resources and all Department Heads and Supervisors will make every reasonable effort to ensure that all concerned are familiar with these policies and are aware that any complaint in violation of such policies will be investigated and resolved appropriately. Every employee is responsible for complying with the Anti-Harassment policy and is expected to deal fairly and honestly with other employees to ensure a work environment free of intimidation and harassment. Any employee, volunteer or contractor who engages in harassment or who permits employees under his/her supervision to engage in such harassment; or who retaliates or permits retaliation against an employee who reports harassment is guilty of misconduct and shall be subject to corrective action which may include termination of employment. Sexual Harassment – Sexual harassment is a specific form of harassment that undermines the integrity of the employment relationship. It will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment may include a range of subtle and not so subtle behaviors and may involve individuals of the same or different gender; it does not require sexual attraction or interest. With or without related threats and promises of favors or other benefits, this policy prohibits sexual advances, requests for sex, or other verbal or physical sexual conduct which could have a harmful effect on any employee's work performance or create a hostile or offensive work environment. Examples include: • Unwanted or unwelcome sexual advances and requests for sexual favors or propositions; • Sexual jokes and innuendo; • Comments about bodies, sexual prowess, sexual preferences, sexual experiences or sexual deficiencies; • Leering, whistling, or physical contact such as touching or blocking movements; • Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, including insulting or obscene comments or gestures; • Use of sexually degrading words to describe a person or a group of people; • Display in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, including nudity and pornography; • Continuing to express sexual or social interest after being informed directly that the interests are unwelcome; and • All inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature, whether it be physical, verbal or visual conduct. Other Forms of Harassment – Harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. Additionally, any on or off-duty conduct that a reasonable person would find is malicious, or unwelcome, that harms, intimidates, offends, degrades or humiliates an employee, whether verbal, non-verbal, physical, psychological, or otherwise is strictly prohibited and is a violation of this Anti-Harassment policy. Reporting an Incident of Harassment, Discrimination or Retaliation – The City encourages the prompt reporting of harassment complaints or concerns so that rapid and constructive action can be taken before relationships become
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