Harassment Equity in the Workplace

This information could apply to bullying and/or harassment. However for the purposes of this training we will discuss sexual harassment.

It is the policy of Wasatch County School District to maintain a learning and working environment free from sexual harassment. Wasatch County School District prohibits any form of sexual harassment and will take appropriate disciplinary action including warning, suspension, or termination, to prevent the reoccurrence of sexual harassment.

What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when: The conduct takes the form of Quid Prop Quo (something in exchange for something) The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creates and intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment

May include, but not limited to: Criminal behavior: Rape or attempted rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, lewdness, hazing; etc Criminal behavior: Rape or attempted rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, lewdness, hazing; etc Quid Pro Quo (something in exchanging for something) Quid Pro Quo (something in exchanging for something) Actions creating a hostile environment such as: unwelcome or offensive public displays of affection; offensive communication: leers, stares, remarks, innuendoes; gestures Actions creating a hostile environment such as: unwelcome or offensive public displays of affection; offensive communication: leers, stares, remarks, innuendoes; gestures Offensive name calling, profanity of a sexual nature; offensive pranks; offensive exposure; offensive written or visual displays Offensive name calling, profanity of a sexual nature; offensive pranks; offensive exposure; offensive written or visual displays Any unwelcome behavior that is degrading, intimidating, demeaning, or based on sexual stereotypes or attitudes.

Any person who believes he or she has been sexually harassed by a student or employee, or any third person with knowledge or belief of such conduct, should submit a report of the alleged acts immediately to the HR Director of Wasatch County School District.

ADVICE: KNOW WHAT HARASSMENT IS… DON’T DO IT!