No Harassment

We do not tolerate the harassment of applicants, employees, customers, or vendors. Any form of harassment relating to an individual’s race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including same sex); pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law is a violation of this policy and will be treated as a disciplinary matter.

Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.

If you have any questions about what constitutes harassing behavior or what conduct is prohibited by this policy, please discuss the questions with your immediate supervisor or one of the contacts listed below. At a minimum, the term “harassment” as used in this policy includes:

• Offensive remarks, comments, jokes, slurs, or verbal conduct pertaining to an individual’s race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including same sex); pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Offensive pictures, drawings, photographs, figurines, or other graphic images, conduct, or communications, including e-mail, faxes, and copies pertaining to an individual’s race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including same sex); pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Offensive sexual remarks, sexual advances, or requests for sexual favors regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.
• Offensive physical conduct, including touching and gestures, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

We also absolutely prohibit retaliation, which includes: threatening an individual or taking any adverse action against an individual for (1) reporting a possible violation of this policy, or (2) participating in an investigation conducted under this policy.

Our supervisors and managers are covered by this policy and are prohibited from engaging in any form of harassing, discriminatory, or retaliatory conduct. No supervisor or other member of management has the authority to suggest to any applicant or employee that employment or advancement will be affected by the individual entering into (or refusing to enter into) a personal relationship with the supervisor or manager, or for tolerating (or refusing to tolerate) conduct or communication that might violate this policy. Such conduct is a direct violation of this policy.

Even non-employees are covered by this policy. We prohibit harassment, discrimination, or retaliation of our employees in connection with their work by non-employees. Immediately report any harassing or discriminating behavior by non employees, including contractor or subcontractor employees. Any employee who experiences or observes harassment, discrimination, or retaliation should report it using the steps listed below.

If you have any concern that our No Harassment policy may have been violated by anyone, you must immediately report the matter. Due to the very serious nature of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, you must report your concerns to one of the individuals listed below:

1. First, discuss any concern with [high-ranking management job title #1].
2. If you are not satisfied after you talk with [#1], or if you feel that you cannot talk to [#1], you should discuss your concern with [high-ranking management job title #2].
3. If at any time, you feel the need to speak to other members of management, you may contact the [owner, president, CEO].

You should report any actions that you believe may violate our policy no matter how slight the actions may seem.

We will investigate the report and then take prompt, appropriate remedial action. The Company will protect the confidentiality of employees reporting suspected violations of this or any other Company policy to the extent possible consistent with our investigation.

You will not be penalized or retaliated against for reporting improper conduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other actions that you believe may violate this policy.

We are serious about enforcing our policy against harassment. Persons who violate this or any other Company policy are subject to discipline, up to and including immediate termination. We cannot resolve a potential policy violation unless we know about it. You are responsible for reporting possible policy violations to us so that we can take appropriate actions to address your concerns.

Policy No.  703