Harassment-Free Workplace- Prevention is the best tool to eliminate harassment in the workplace. Employers should clearly communicate to employees that harassment will not be tolerated. They can do so by providing harassment training to their employees and by establishing an effective complaint process and taking immediate and appropriate action when an employee complains.
Talking Points for Harassment-Free Workplace Training for All Employees
In today’s diverse workforce, it’s more important than ever to talk about workplace environments that are professional, respectful and free from harassment. This month we will talk about Skyline’s expectation of you in making our work environment safe, comfortable, and productive for everyone.
It’s about respect
There is no doubt that disrespectful, unprofessional work environments have a profound negative effect on individuals, reducing your ability to be productive and causing a great deal of mental and emotional stress.
Examples of unprofessional behavior include
Teasing, name calling , putting people down or making fun of others, practical jokes or telling inappropriate jokes;
Gossiping,
Bullying,
Arguing,
Swearing and profanity.
These behaviors are unacceptable and they cross the line because they are disrespectful; damage relationships; undermine teamwork and communication. They could also escalate into illegal behaviors such as harassment or discrimination.
Behaviors that may be considered discrimination or harassment include spreading unfounded rumors about another person; making false statements about another person; making derogatory comments about another person. They are unacceptable because they potentially injure someone’s reputation at work; defame someone’s character; disrupt the ability of employees to do their job.
We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from any form of harassment. This includes harassment because of an employee’s sex, race, age, religion, national origin, disability or any other trait or characteristic protected by law. Harassment of any type is not tolerated.
Definition: Harassment Conduct or comments which are offensive or unwelcome to others.
Examples of harassment include:
- Comments that are unwelcome or make your co-workers uncomfortable.
- Abusive words or phrases, slurs, or negative stereotyping.
- Unwelcome physical touching.
- Displaying offensive objects such as calendars, cartoons, posters, pictures, or unwanted communications such as phone calls, text messages, letters, and e-mails.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. No supervisor or .employee may threaten or insinuate that an employee’s or applicant’s refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect that person’s employment, performance evaluation, wages, duties, shifts or any other condition of employment or career development (QUID PRO QUO).
Remember- you have the right to a positive work environment that is
— free from any type of discrimination
— free from sexual harassment
Each person within our organization is responsible for helping create a workplace so that all employees are comfortable and have the opportunity to work to their fullest potential. Any employee who feels he or she is a victim of harassment, sexual or otherwise should bring the matter to the immediate attention of their supervisor, or _________________.
All allegations of harassment will be taken seriously and investigated in a prompt and as confidential a manner as possible.
Furthermore, if a complaint is substantiated, immediate, appropriate corrective action will be taken. You should be reassured that there will be no retaliation or reprisal for having instituted the complaint.
True or False
Any Skyline employee who engages in or knowingly condones unprofessional, disrespectful or harassing behaviors related to employment is subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
The answer is TRUE
Skyline Chili is committed to providing a work environment that is free from any form of harassment. This includes harassment because of an employee’s sex, race, age, religion, national origin, disability or any other trait or characteristic protected by law. Harassment of any type is not tolerated.
Definition: Harassment Conduct or comments which are offensive or unwelcome to others.
Examples of harassment include:
- Comments that are unwelcome or make your co-workers uncomfortable.
- Abusive words or phrases, slurs, or negative stereotyping.
- Unwelcome physical touching.
- Displaying offensive objects such as calendars, cartoons, posters, pictures, or unwanted communications such as phone calls, text messages, letters, and e-mails.
- Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. No supervisor or .employee may threaten or insinuate that another’s employee’s or applicant’s refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect that person’s employment, performance evaluation, wages, duties, shifts or any other condition of employment or career development (QUID PRO QUO).
True or False
If your intentions are good, your behavior cannot be considered unprofessional, disrespectful or harassing.
False- A harasser’s intent is irrelevant.
True or False
If you ignore harassing behavior, it will ultimately stop or go away.
False. Harassment must be dealt with immediately.
True or False
Telling someone that his or her behavior is unwanted or offensive is an important first step in stopping harassment.
True- Telling someone that his or her behavior is unwanted or offensive is an important first step in stopping harassment.
True or False
Asking a co-worker for a date is not harassment.
True. Asking a co-worker for a date is not harassment. However, if you repeat the behavior after being told that your attention is unwanted, it could be considered or become harassment.
True or False
Federal law prohibits any form of retaliation against an employee who complains of harassment or who cooperates in the investigation o f a harassment complaint.
True. The law prohibits any form of retaliation against an employee who complains of harassment or who cooperates in the investigation of a harassment complaint.
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