It is the Town of Waterford's policy that all employees have
the right to work in an environment free of all forms of harassment.
The Town of Waterford does not condone, and will not tolerate, harassment.
Therefore, the Town of Waterford shall take direct and immediate action
to prevent such behavior and to remedy all reported instances of harassment,
sexual or otherwise. The purpose of this policy is to maintain a healthy
work environment and to provide procedures for reporting, investigation
and resolution of complaints of harassment, sexual or otherwise.
The following conduct is defined as "sexual harassment" and
is specifically prohibited:
A. Unwelcome sexual advances.
B. Requests for sexual favors.
C. Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
(1) Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly
a term or condition of employment;
(2) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an employee is used
as the basis for employment decisions affecting the employee; or
(3) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with an employee's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile
or offensive working environment.
After receiving the recommendation from the investigation officer,
the Town Board shall determine whether:
A. Prohibited conduct occurred.
B. Prohibited conduct did not occur.
C. A hearing is necessary in order to obtain necessary facts or resolve
facts in dispute.
If the Town Board finds that a party has engaged in sexual harassment,
the Town Board may take one or more of the following actions:
A. Oral reprimand of the offender.
B. Written reprimand of the offender, to be included in the offender's
personnel file.
C. Transfer, suspension or discharge of the offender or any other action
which may be appropriate.
A record shall be maintained with respect to each complaint
of sexual harassment and shall contain the following:
B. Any written statements produced during the investigation.
C. The investigation officer's recommendation.
D. A record of the hearing, if any.
E. The Town Board's findings in the matter.
F. The remedy imposed by the Town Board, if any.