Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-6-34-.13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 580-6-34-.13 - Sexual Harassment

There will be no discrimination against any employee on the basis of sex; sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is defined as, but not limited to, making unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or conducts of a sexual nature when:

(a) Submission to such conduct is made a condition of employment.

(b) Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions (compensation, terms, conditions, evaluations, or privileges, etc.) affecting the individual.

(c) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

(d) Any employee who is found in violation after investigation by the proper authority, will be subject to progressive disciplinary action, including termination.

(f) The department cannot be responsible for problems involving sexual harassment which are not brought to its attention.

(g) Any employee who believes that he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment must report the alleged incident as soon as possible. This report should be made to any of the following: supervisor, Personnel officer, Facility or Division/Bureau Director, Associate Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or the Commissioner of Mental Health/Mental Retardation.

(h) An immediate investigation shall be made of all complaints.

Author: Bureau of Human Resource Management

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-6-34-.13

Original rule filed September 30, 1982. Revised: Filed, October 30, 1992. Effective: January 18, 1993.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.