[Adopted 6-23-1992 by (Ch. 27A of
the 1969 Code)]
A.
It is the policy of this Town that all employees have
a right to work in an environment free of sexual harassment.
B.
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section
703 of Title VII. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute
sexual harassment when submission to such conduct is made either explicitly
or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment; submission
to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis
for an employment decision affecting such individual; or such conduct
has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working
environment.
This Town is committed to providing a working
environment free of sexual harassment. Any individual who believes
that he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment is strongly
encouraged to seek redress. Complaints and concerns should be addressed
to the Town Supervisor. Alternatively, complaints may be addressed
to Town Board members.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The original legislation of
6-23-1992 designated certain Town Board members to handle complaints.
All complaints will be investigated. Any individual
engaging in sexual harassment may face a variety of penalties, depending
on the nature of the offense, including termination.
