Policy Against Workplace Harassment CREA, LLC has a strict policy against all types of workplace harassment, including sexual harassment and other forms of workplace harassment, based upon an individual’s membership in a protected class. All forms of harassment of, or by, employees, individuals engaged to perform work or services, vendors, visitors, customers, and clients are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; and other verbal, physical, written, auditory, or visual conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual’s employment; (2) submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. While it is not possible to identify every act that constitutes or may constitute sexual harassment, the following are some examples of sexual harassment: Unwelcome requests for sexual favors; Lewd or derogatory comments or jokes; Comments regarding sexual behavior or another person’s body; Sexual innuendo and other vocal activity such as catcalls or whistles; Obscene letters, notes, emails, invitations, photographs, cartoons, articles, or other written or pictorial materials of a sexual nature; Repeated requests for dates after being informed that interest is unwelcome; Retaliating against another for refusing a sexual advance or reporting an incident of possible sexual harassment to the Company or any government agency; Offering or providing favors or employment benefits such as promotions, favorable evaluations, favorable assigned duties or shifts, etc., in exchange for sexual favors; and Any unwanted physical touching or assaults or blocking or impeding movements.
Other Harassment
Other workplace harassment is unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment and is based on an individual’s membership in a protected class. Again, while it is not possible to list all the circumstances that may constitute other forms of workplace harassment, the following are some examples of conduct that may constitute workplace harassment: The use of disparaging or abusive words or phrases, slurs, negative stereotyping, or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts that relate to the above protected categories; Written or graphic material that insults, stereotypes, or shows aversion or hostility towards an individual or group because of one of the above protected categories and that is placed on walls, bulletin boards, or elsewhere on our premises, in emails or voicemails, or otherwise circulated in the workplace; and A display of symbols, slogans, or items that are associated with hate or intolerance towards any select group.
Reporting Discrimination and Harassment
If you feel that you have witnessed or have been subjected to any form of discrimination or harassment, immediately notify Katy McShane, Chief Human Resource Officer, at (317) 808-7285 or via email or any member of management. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees who, based on a reasonable belief, provide information about, complain, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of harassment or discrimination. We will promptly and thoroughly investigate any claim and take appropriate action where we find a claim has merit. To the extent possible, we will retain the confidentiality of those who report suspected or alleged violations of the harassment policy.
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