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(a) We believe that all our employees should be able to work in an atmosphere free from all forms of employment discrimination, including sexual harassment. The Town of St. John's policy is to forbid sexual harassment and any type of discrimination. This policy extends to every level of our operations. Accordingly, discrimination and sexual harassment, whether by a fellow employee, supervisor, or Council Member, will not be tolerated. Activities of this nature serve no legitimate purpose; they have a disruptive effect on the employee's ability to perform, and they undermine the integrity of the employment relationship.

(b) We take allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment very seriously. Any employee who believes that he/she is subjected to any discrimination or sexual harassment should immediately bring the matter to the attention of his/her supervisor, or in the case where the supervisor is the problem, contact the Town Manager. All such matters will be treated confidentially, and with the utmost discretion. The Town of St. John will actively investigate all discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, and if determined that discrimination or sexual harassment has occurred, the Town will take appropriate disciplinary action against the offending party, up to and including termination.

(c) Acts considered to constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where:

(1) Submission to such conduct is either an express or implied term or condition of employment;

(2) Submissions to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for an employment decision affecting the harassed person;

(3) The purpose or the effect of such conduct is to substantially interfere with the affected individual's job performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

(d) An act considered to constitute discrimination includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Hiring based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-job-related disabilities.

(2) Promotions based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-job-related disabilities.

(3) Pay increases based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-job-related disabilities.

(Ord. No. 1696, § 2, 12-12-19)