As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and
other verbal or physical conduct based on gender when:
A.
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly
or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment; or
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 unreasonably
interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive working environment including, but not limited
to:
(3)
SEXUAL ASSAULTGross sexual imposition such as touching, fondling, grabbing or assault.
(4)
SEXUAL BRIBERYSolicitation of sexual activity or other sex-linked behavior by or for a promise of reward.
All employees, female or male, shall be permitted
to work in an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination
and conduct which can be considered harassing, coercive or disruptive,
including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of employee
misconduct which undermines the integrity of the employment relationship.
Sexual harassment debilitates morale and interferes with work productivity
and, therefore, will not be tolerated.