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Sexual Harassment
1.0 Policy
It is the policy of Ultra Technologies, Inc.
to ensure that all employees are aware that sexual
harassment is a form of discrimination and violates
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The Company
believes that each individual employed by us has
the right to be free from harassment.
2.0 Definition
- Sexual harassment is defined as:
- Unwelcome physical contact
- Sexually explicit language or gestures
- Uninvited or unwanted sexual advances or
- An offensive or hostile work environment,
including the use of vulgar language, the presence
of sexually explicit photographs or other materials,
and the telling of sexual stories.
Making the above listed circumstances either
explicitly or implicitly a term of employment
also constitutes sexual harassment.
3.0 Procedure
Complaints of sexual harassment against employees
or clients are to be brought to the attention
of one's manager. The manager, with the assistance
of the Human Resources Manager, will investigate
the matter, and if the allegation is sustained,
the responsible employee will be disciplined.
Determination of appropriate discipline will depend
upon the circumstances of individual cases, but
may include disciplinary action up to and including
termination from employment.
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