Sexual_Harassment_Prevention_Policy.pdf

This is a Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy document issued by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS), effective February 8, 2005. The policy establishes comprehensive guidelines for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in DDS workplaces, applying to all employees, volunteers, interns, contractors, and applicants. The policy defines prohibited conduct, outlines reporting procedures, and establishes responsibilities for supervisors and managers in maintaining a harassment-free workplace.

The document details both informal and formal complaint processes, with formal complaints required to be filed within 365 days of the alleged discriminatory event using Form DS 312. The policy includes multiple reporting options, including supervisors, EEO Counselors, and external agencies like the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It specifies that investigations are confidential during the process, with access to personal information available through form DS 43 after completion, subject to a $0.10 per page copying fee. The policy establishes a clear appeals process, allowing 30 days to appeal decisions to either the State Personnel Board Appeals Division or, for DC/CF employees, to the Director of DDS.