The Borough of Oradell expressly prohibits any
form of sexual harassment. Improper interference with the ability
of employees to perform their expected job duties will not be tolerated.
It is Borough of Oradell policy that all employees have a right to
work in an environment free of discrimination, which encompasses freedom
from sexual harassment. The Borough of Oradell strongly disapproves
of sexual harassment of its employees, in any form, and states that
all employees at all levels of the Borough of Oradell must avoid offensive
or inappropriate sexual and/or sexually harassing behavior at work
and will be held responsible for ensuring that the work place is free
from sexual harassment. 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.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meaning indicated:
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Gross sexual imposition such as touching, fondling, grabbing
or assault.
SEXUAL BRIBERY
Solicitation of sexual activity or other sex-linked behavior
by promise of reward.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Any 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 a person's employment;
B.
Submission or rejection of such conduct by a person is used
as a basis for employment decisions affecting that person;
C.
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with a person's work performance; or
D.
Such conduct creates an intimidating or offensive work environment.
A copy of the sexual harassment policy will
be distributed to all Borough employees and will be posted in a prominent
place in the Oradell Municipal Building.
Employees of the Borough shall be provided with
training, by a person trained to lead or implement such training,
which shall include a detailed discussion of the following:
A. A detailed explanation of what constitutes sexual
harassment;
B. The procedures for filing a sexual harassment charge;
C. The procedures to be followed in the investigation
of a sexual harassment charge;
D. Management's obligation regarding incidents of sexual
harassment;
E. Record keeping requirements.