What to Cover in your Sexual Harassment Policy

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A good sexual harassment policy is crucial in protecting your company against a sexual harassment lawsuit. Sexual harassment in the workplace can result in high turnover, absenteeism, low morale and productivity, and an uncomfortable atmosphere to work in. The following tips include what bases to cover in your sexual harassment policy in order to keep you out of legal hot water.

A sexual harassment policy should state that the employer will not tolerate any harassment of its employees and will take affirmative steps to stop it. The sexual harassment policy should also include what is considered sexual harassment, how to report sexual harassment in the workplace, and actions the company will take in response to a sexual harassment claim.

A good sexual harassment policy specifies actions a supervisor must take in response to a sexual harassment claim. For example, the supervisor may be required to write a report detailing the harassment, and include actions the supervisor took to cease the sexual harassment. It should also be noted in the policy that any supervisor that condones or does not act on a sexual harassment claim will be terminated.

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