D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-C704

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 6-C704 - HARASSMENT

704.1

Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and violates OAG's and the District's EEO policy. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

(a) Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment;

(b) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individuals; or

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

704.2

Harassment also includes unwelcome conduct that is based on claims of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business.

704.3

Harassment becomes unlawful where:

1) enduring the offensive conduct becomes a condition of continued employment, or

2) the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive.

704.4

OAG encourages employees to report all incidents of harassment to OAG's EEO Officer or Chief of Staff.

704.5

OAG shall conduct EEO and harassment prevention training for all employees.

704.6

OAG maintains and enforces a separate policy on harassment prevention, complaint procedures and penalties for violations.

704.7

OAG shall investigate all complaints of harassment promptly and fairly, and, when appropriate, takes immediate corrective action to stop the harassment and prevent it from recurring.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-C704

Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 4198 (4/29/2022)