Revised June 7,
2008
It is illegal to harass others on the basis of their gender, age, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital or veteran status, citizenship, disability and other personal characteristics. Harassment includes making derogatory remarks about such characteristics, making "jokes" about ethnic or other groups, and other verbal, physical or visual behavior.
Sexual harassment is also prohibited. Propositions, repeated requests for dates, sexually offensive jokes, sexually provocative pictures, innuendo’s, and other verbal, physical and visual harassment are prohibited.
The harassment of an employee by another employee will lead to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination in cases of gross misconduct. An employee who believes he/she is being harassed is encouraged to speak with his or her supervisor, or if the supervisor is not appropriate, to the next level supervisor in an attempt to reach resolution. No employee will suffer retaliation or criticism of any type because he or she has raised concern about harassment or discrimination. Any employee who believes he or she is being harassed has the right to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or the Department of Fair Employment & Housing.
The harassment of an employee by a CSPE member must be reported to the CEO/Executive Director, who must immediately report the incident to the CSPE President. Together they shall conduct proper investigations and recommend actions against the member in accordance with CSPE policy. No employee will suffer retaliation or criticism of any type because he or she has raised concern about harassment or discrimination..