SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

This company believes that each individual employed by us has the right to be free from harassment because of age, color, creed, national origin, or sex.  It cannot be stressed enough that this company will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment.  Should you  feel you are being harassed, please contact this office to assist us remedy the problem.

This policy not only applies to employees and customers on this company’s premises but the premises of its customers during normal business hours, all work-related social functions and business-related travel.  

Harassment of any kind must be brought to the attention of the supervisor or a member of management that the employee is comfortable with to discuss these issues.  The allegation will then be investigated by the supervisor, Division Manager or the Director of Human Resources.  If the allegation is sustained, the responsible employee will be disciplined.  If  the harassment continues, the responsible individual will be terminated immediately.  Responsible customers who do not change their behavior after a polite request from the division manager will be denied entrance.

Sexual harassment is defined as including but not limited to:

•	Sexually explicit language or gestures
•	Uninvited or unwanted sexual advances
•	An offensive overall environment, including the use of vulgar language, the presence of sexually explicit photographs or other material, and the telling of sexual stories
•	Transmission of any profane, romantic or sexual material via the company’s communication mediums

It can come from superiors, fellow employees, or customers.  Men and women can be victims of sexual harassment.

I, the undersigned acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand Wayside Professionals, Inc. Sexual Harassment policy and will comply with its content.

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Filename Policy – Sexual Harassment.doc form date 06/13