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Sexual harassment violates an individual's basic civil rights, undermines the integrity of the workplace, and adversely affects workers and clients whether or not they are direct subjects of harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination on the basis of sex and is, therefore, prohibited in the work place by both state and federal law, as well as the collective bargaining agreements between the State of Vermont and the Vermont State Employees' Association, Inc. It is also unlawful to retaliate against an employee for filing a complaint of sexual harassment or for cooperating in an investigation of sexual harassment.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature can all constitute sexual harassment when:
· submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment;
· unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance; or,
· creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.
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The information presented here does not establish State of Vermont policy, nor is it offered as a form of legal reference or advice. State of Vermont policies may be found in statute, Rules and Regulations for Personnel Administration, and State of Vermont Personnel Policies. State employees who seek further information about the topics covered here may approach either agency/department personnel representatives, or the Department of Human Resources. State employees who seek advice might contact the V.S.E.A., if applicable, an enforcement agency such as the Vermont Human Rights Commission, or a private attorney. |
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Department of Human Resources
110 State Street, Drawer 20
Montpelier, VT 05620-3001 |
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