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 verbal or physical conduct that insults or shows hostility or aversion towards an individual because of the 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 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. Discipline for violation of this policy may include, but is not limited to, reprimand, suspension, demotion, transfer, and discharge. If the Company determines that harassment or discrimination occurred, corrective action will be taken to effectively end the harassment. As necessary, the Company may monitor any incident of harassment or discrimination to assure the inappropriate behavior has stopped. In all cases, the Company will follow up as necessary to ensure that no individual is retaliated against for making a complaint or cooperating with an investigation.
State and Federal Remedies
In addition to the Company reporting process, if you believe you have been subjected to harassment, you may file a formal complaint with either or both of the government agencies listed here. Using the Company complaint process does not prohibit you from filing a complaint with these agencies. Note that claims must be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) within 300 days. EEOC Boston Office Address: John F. Kennedy Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Room 475, Boston, MA 02203-0506 Phone: 800-669-4000 Fax: 617-565-3196 TTY: 800-669-6820 ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5122 Website: https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/portal/
MCAD Address: 1 Ashburton Place, Suite 601, Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-994-6000 TTY: 617-994-6196
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