Northeast Data is committed to an environment, which encourages fair, humane, and beneficial treatment of all employees and customers. In accordance with that fundamental objective, Northeast Data has a continuing commitment to assure equal opportunity and to oppose discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, handicap, height, weight, or marital status. Therefore, in that same perspective, neither sexual harassment nor sexism will be tolerated behavior at Northeast Data. It is expected that each member of Northeast Data will consider himself/herself responsible for the proper observance of this policy.
Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual conduct, which is related to any condition of employment. This definition is intended to include more than overt advances toward actual sexual relations. It applies as well to repeated or unwarranted sex-related statements, unwelcome touching, sexually explicit comments, and/or graphics. All persons should be sensitive to situations that may affect or cause the recipient discomfort or humiliation or may display a condescending sex-based attitude towards a person. Sexual harassment is illegal under both state and federal law. In some cases, it may be subject also to prosecution under the criminal sexual conduct law. Conduct will be defined as sexual harassment when any or all three of the following conditions exist:
Sexism: Sexism is defined as the perception and treatment of any person, not as an individual, but as a member of a category based on sex. Whether expressed in overt or subtle form such as sex-related jokes or materials, sexism in the classroom or workplace is unacceptable at Northeast Data and its elimination shall be the responsibility of the entire Northeast Data employees.
Depending upon the seriousness of the misconduct, informal corrective action may be adequate.
Sexual harassment and sexism constitute acts of misconduct. Therefore, whenever such acts are reported and confirmed, prompt disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including discharge. However, to enable Northeast Data to act through these formal procedures, employees are encouraged to report such incidents. Employees should report such conduct to the Northeast Data Operations Group.
Sexual Harrassment Complaint Form
The Operations Group shall establish appropriate procedures to implement this policy. The Operations Group shall also investigate thoroughly any complaints of alleged sexual harassment or sexism, and then report the results of such investigations to Sole Proprietor of Northeast Data.
* In cases of overt physical sexual contact, a blatant threat if sexual favors are not given, or promised reward in exchange for sexual favors, no notice that the conduct is unwelcome shall be necessary and a finding of sexual harassment may be based on a single occurrence.
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