opposite sex. The complainant does not have to be a person directly harassed, but may be someone affected by the offensive conduct.
While it is not possible to list all those additional circumstances that may constitute sexual harassment, the following are some examples of conduct, which if unwelcome, may constitute sexual harassment depending upon the totality of the circumstances including the severity of the conduct and its pervasiveness:
- Unwelcome sexual advances - whether they involve physical touching or not;
- Sexual epithets, jokes, written or oral references to sexual conduct, gossip regarding one's sex life; comment on an individual's body, comment about an individual's sexual activity, deficiencies, or prowess;
- Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons;
- Unwelcome leering, whistling, brushing against the body, sexual gestures, suggestive or insulting comments;
- Inquiries into one's sexual experiences, and;
- Discussion of one's sexual activities.
Special care should be taken with respect to one's conduct and comments in the presence of minors. As a general rule, all conduct or comments of a sexual nature in the presence of minors shall be considered a violation of this policy, whether or not such conduct or comments are unwelcome.
All employees should take special note that, as stated below, retaliation against an individual who has complained about sexual harassment, and retaliation against individuals for cooperating with an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is unlawful and will not be tolerated by the Employer.
IV. Complaints of sexual harassment
If any of our employees believes that they have been subjected to sexual harassment, it is our policy to provide the employee with the right to file a complaint with our organization. This may be done in writing or orally.
If you would like to file a complaint you may do so by contacting Nina Nazarian, Town Administrator. If you prefer, you may file your complaint with Michele Powers, Chief of Police. These persons are also available to discuss any concerns you may have and to provide information to you about this policy and our complaint process.
V. Sexual harassment investigation
When we receive the complaint, we will promptly investigate the allegation in a fair and expeditious manner. The investigation will be conducted in such a way as to maintain confidentiality to the extent practicable under the circumstances. Our investigation will include a private interview with the person filing the complaint and with witnesses. We will also interview the person alleged to have committed sexual harassment. When we have completed our