For purposes of this Part
7, the term "sexual harassment" means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
A. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly
a term or condition of an individual's employment. A "term or
condition of employment" includes, but is not limited to, evaluation,
duty assignments, retention, advancement, rate of compensation, or
entitlement to benefits;
B. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used
as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or
C. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering
with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive working environment. This can include conduct
by third parties (i.e., nonemployees); although the Town cannot discipline
such persons, remedial action can be taken.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a work environment
free from all forms of sexual harassment or intimidation. Chesapeake
Beach regards sexual harassment of its employees as a very serious
matter.