The Borough of New Providence is desirous of promoting and maintaining
a working environment in which all employees, regardless of title and level
of employment, are treated with respect and decency. Discrimination or disrespectful
behavior by or toward another employee will not be tolerated. Discrimination,
harassment or disrespect on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
marital status, military service, political affiliation, sex or sexual preference,
age or disability are prohibited by federal, state and Borough policies.
In making decisions with respect to employment matters, the Borough:
A. Shall not discriminate against an otherwise qualified
individual with a disability.
B. Shall make reasonable accommodations to allow an otherwise
qualified individual to perform the essential function of the job.
C. Shall not make improper inquiry regarding medical matters
during the application process.
To the extent possible, the sexual harassment investigative proceedings
will be conducted in a manner to protect the confidentiality of the complainant,
the alleged harasser and all witnesses. All parties involved will be advised
to maintain strict confidentiality from the initial meeting to the final decision
to safeguard the privacy and reputation of all involved.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee to take reprisals
against any person because he or she has filed a complaint, testified or assisted
in any proceeding under this policy. Threats, other forms of intimidation
and/or retaliation against the complainant or any other party involved in
the complaint process may be cause for disciplinary action.
The extent permitted by law, the Borough will not be liable for damages
obtained as a result of a decision of a nonlocal agency or court or superior
administrative remedies described herein.
Employees of the Borough shall be provided with training materials which
will include a detailed explanation of what constitutes sexual harassment.
Since a charge of sexual harassment is a grave and serious one, false
accusation of sexual harassment is, and will be treated as, a disciplinary
offense and will result in a level of punishment appropriate for a person
actually engaging in such behavior.
Any investigation of police personnel is to be consistent with and meet
the requirements of the following:
A. The New Providence Police Department's Rules and
Regulations.
B. The New Providence Police Department's SOP Manual.
C. The Attorney General's Internal Affairs Policy and
Procedure - Chapter 5 of the Police Management Manual.
D. N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147 through 40A:14-150.