Sexual_Harassment.pdf

This document is a Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy issued by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) effective May 28, 2024. The policy applies to all DDS employees and is designed to provide a safe work environment free from sexual harassment. It prohibits any form of sexual harassment based on sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, and covers all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

The policy outlines comprehensive guidelines for preventing sexual harassment, including two types of harassment: Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Work Environment. It mandates that all employees complete harassment prevention training every two years, establishes a complaint process through internal channels and external agencies like the California Civil Rights Department and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and specifies potential corrective actions ranging from disciplinary measures to potential dismissal for policy violations. Supervisors and managers have specific responsibilities to set a tone of respect, enforce the policy, and take immediate corrective action when potential violations are identified.