麻豆影院

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
Pursuant to Section 201-g of the Labor Law听

Introduction

麻豆影院 is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination. 麻豆影院 has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment, and all employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of 麻豆影院鈥檚 commitment to a discrimination-free work environment.

Sexual harassment is against the law. All employees have a legal right to a workplace free from sexual harassment, and employees can enforce this right by filing a complaint internally with 麻豆影院, with a government agency, or in court under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

Policy

1. 麻豆影院 Policy applies to all employees, applicants for employment, interns, whether paid or unpaid, contractors and persons conducting business with 麻豆影院.
2. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Any employee or individual covered by this policy who engages in sexual harassment or retaliation will be subject to remedial and/or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
3. Retaliation Prohibition: No person covered by this Policy shall be subject to adverse employment action including being discharged, disciplined, discriminated against, or otherwise subject to adverse employment action because the employee reports an incident of sexual harassment, provides information, or otherwise assists in any investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
4. 麻豆影院 has a zero-tolerance policy for retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, complains or provides information about suspected sexual harassment. Any employee of 麻豆影院 who retaliates against anyone involved in a sexual harassment investigation will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Any employee, paid or unpaid intern, or ¹non-employee working in the workplace who believes they have been subject to such retaliation should inform a supervisor, manager, or the Title IX Coordinator. Any employee, paid or unpaid intern or non-employee who believes they have been a victim of such retaliation may also seek compensation in other available forums, as explained below in the section on Legal Protections.
5. Sexual harassment is offensive, is a violation of our policies, is unlawful, and subjects 麻豆影院 to liability for harm to victims of sexual harassment. Harassers may also be individually subject to liability. Employees of every level who engage in sexual harassment, including managers and supervisors who engage in sexual harassment or who knowingly allow such behavior to continue, will be penalized for such misconduct.

¹A non-employee is someone who is (or is employed by) a contractor, subcontractor, vendor, consultant, or anyone providing services in the workplace. Protected non-employees include persons commonly referred to as independent contractors, 鈥済ig鈥� workers and temporary workers. Also included are persons providing equipment repair, cleaning services or any other services provided pursuant to a contract with the employer.

Procedures

1. 麻豆影院 will conduct a prompt, thorough and confidential investigation that ensures due process for all parties whenever management receives a complaint about sexual harassment or otherwise knows of possible sexual harassment occurring. Effective corrective action will be taken whenever sexual harassment is found to have occurred. All employees, including managers and supervisors, are required to cooperate with any internal investigation of sexual harassment.
2. All employees are encouraged to report any harassment or behaviors that violate this policy. 麻豆影院 will provide all employees a complaint form in order to facilitate the reporting of harassment and filing of complaints.
3. Managers and supervisors are required to report any complaint that they receive, or any harassment that they observe to the Title IX Coordinator.
4. This policy applies to all employees, paid or unpaid interns, as well as non-employees, and all must follow and uphold this policy. This policy must be posted prominently in all work locations and be provided to employees upon hiring.

What Is 鈥�Sexual Harassment鈥�?
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal, state, and, where applicable, local law. Sexual harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the status of being transgender.

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome conduct which is either of a sexual nature, or which is directed at an individual because of that individual鈥檚 sex when:

1. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual鈥檚 work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, even if the complaining individual is not the intended target of the sexual harassment;
2. Such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment; or
3. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting an individual鈥檚 employment.

A sexually harassing hostile work environment consists of words, signs, jokes, pranks, intimidation, or physical violence that are of a sexual nature, or that are directed at an individual because of that individual鈥檚 sex.

Sexual harassment also consists of any unwanted verbal or physical advances, sexually explicit derogatory statements or sexually discriminatory remarks made by someone that are offensive or objectionable to the recipient, that cause the recipient discomfort or humiliation, or that interfere with the recipient鈥檚 job performance.

Sexual harassment also occurs when a person in authority tries to trade job benefits for sexual favors. This can include hiring, promotion, continued employment, or any other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. This is also called 鈥渜uid pro quo鈥� harassment.

Any employee who feels harassed should complain so that any violation of this policy can be corrected promptly.听 Any harassing conduct, even a single incident, can be addressed under this policy.

Examples of sexual harassment

The following describes some of the types of acts that may be unlawful sexual harassment and that are strictly prohibited:

Physical assaults of a sexual nature, such as:

• Touching, pinching, patting, grabbing, brushing against another employee鈥檚 body, or
  poking another employee鈥檚 body;
• Rape, sexual battery, molestation, or attempts to commit these assaults.

Unwanted sexual advances or propositions, such as:

• Requests for sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning the victim鈥檚 job performance evaluation, a promotion, or other job benefits or detriments;
• Subtle or obvious pressure for unwelcome sexual activities.

Sexually oriented gestures, noises, remarks, jokes, or comments about a person鈥檚 sexuality or sexual experience that create a hostile work environment.

Sexual or discriminatory displays or publications anywhere in the workplace such as displaying pictures, posters, calendars, graffiti, objects, promotional material, reading materials, or other materials that are sexually demeaning or pornographic. This includes such sexual displays on workplace computers or cell phones and sharing such displays while in the workplace.

Hostile actions taken against an individual because of that individual鈥檚 sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or the status of being transgender, such as:

• Interfering with, destroying, or damaging a person鈥檚 workstation, tools, or equipment, or otherwise interfering with the individual鈥檚 ability to perform the job;
• Sabotaging an individual鈥檚 work;
• Bullying, yelling, name-calling.

Who can be a target of sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment can occur between any individuals, regardless of their sex or gender. New York Law protects employees, paid or unpaid interns, and non-employees, including independent contractors, and those employed by companies contracting to provide services in the workplace. A perpetrator of sexual harassment can be a superior, a subordinate, a coworker or anyone in the workplace including an independent contractor, contract worker, vendor, client, customer, or visitor.

Where can sexual harassment occur?

Unlawful sexual harassment is not limited to the physical workplace itself. It can occur while employees are traveling for business or at employer sponsored events or parties. Calls, texts, emails, and social media usage by employees can constitute unlawful workplace harassment, even if they occur away from the workplace premises or not during work hours.听

What is 鈥�Retaliation鈥�?

Unlawful retaliation can be any action that would keep a worker from coming forward to make or support a sexual harassment claim. Adverse action need not be job-related or occur in the workplace to constitute unlawful retaliation.

Such retaliation is unlawful under federal, state, and, where applicable, local law. The New York State Human Rights Law protects any individual who has engaged in 鈥減rotected activity.鈥� Protected activity occurs when a person has:

1. filed a complaint of sexual harassment, either internally or with any anti-discrimination agency;
2. testified or assisted in a proceeding involving sexual harassment under the Human Rights Law or other anti-discrimination law;
3. opposed sexual harassment by making a verbal or informal complaint to management, or by simply informing a supervisor or manager of harassment;
4. complained that another employee has been sexually harassed; or
5. encouraged a fellow employee to report harassment.

Reporting Sexual Harassment
Preventing sexual harassment is everyone鈥檚 responsibility. 麻豆影院 cannot prevent or remedy sexual harassment unless it knows about it.听 Any employee, paid or unpaid intern, or non-employee who has been subjected to behavior that may constitute sexual harassment is encouraged to report such behavior to a supervisor, manager, or the Title IX Coordinator. Anyone who witnesses or becomes aware of potential instances of sexual harassment should report such behavior to a supervisor, manager or the Title IX Coordinator.
Reports of sexual harassment may be made verbally or in writing. A form for submission of a written complaint is attached to this Policy, and all employees are encouraged to use this complaint form. Employees who are reporting sexual harassment on behalf of other employees should use the complaint form and note that it is on another employee鈥檚 behalf.

Employees, paid or unpaid interns, or non-employees who believe they have been a victim of sexual harassment may also seek assistance in other available forums, as explained below in the section on Legal Protections.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All supervisors and managers who receive a complaint or information about suspected sexual harassment, observe what may be sexually harassing behavior, or for any reason suspect that sexual harassment is occurring, are required to report such suspected sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator.

In addition to being subject to discipline if they engaged in sexually harassing conduct themselves, supervisors and managers will be subject to discipline for failing to report suspected sexual harassment or otherwise knowingly allowing sexual harassment to continue.

Supervisors and managers will also be subject to discipline for engaging in any retaliation.

Complaints and Investigations

All complaints or information about suspected sexual harassment will be investigated, whether that information was reported in verbal or written form. Investigations will be conducted in a timely manner, and will be kept confidential to the extent possible.

An investigation of any complaint, information, or knowledge of suspected sexual harassment will be prompt and thorough, and should be completed within 30 days.听 All persons involved, including complainants, witnesses, and alleged perpetrators will be accorded due process to protect their rights to a fair and impartial investigation.

Any employee may be required to cooperate as needed in an investigation of suspected sexual harassment. Employees who participate in any investigation will not be retaliated against.

Investigations will be done in accordance with the following steps:

1. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Title IX Coordinator will conduct an immediate review of the allegations, and take any interim actions, as appropriate. If complaint is oral, encourage the individual to complete the 鈥淐omplaint Form鈥� in writing. If he or she refuses, prepare a Complaint Form based on the oral reporting.
2. If documents, emails, or phone records are relevant to the allegations, take steps to obtain and preserve them.
3. Request and review all relevant documents, including all electronic communications.
4. Interview all parties involved, including any relevant witnesses;
5. Create a written documentation of the investigation (such as

a letter, memo, or email), which contains the following:

• A list of all documents reviewed, along with a detailed summary of relevant documents;
• A list of names of those interviewed, along with a detailed summary of their statements;
• A timeline of events;
• A summary of prior relevant incidents, reported or unreported; and
• The final resolution of the complaint, together with any corrective actions action(s).

6. Keep the written documentation and associated documents in the employer鈥檚 records.
7. Promptly notify the individual who complained and the individual(s) who responded of the final determination and implement any corrective actions identified in the written document.
8. Inform the individual who complained of their right to file a complaint or charge externally as outlined below.

Legal Protections And External Remedies
Sexual harassment is not only prohibited by 麻豆影院, but is also prohibited by state, federal, and local law where applicable.
Aside from the internal process at 麻豆影院, employees may also choose to pursue legal remedies with the following governmental entities at any time:

1. New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR)

The Human Rights Law (HRL), codified as N.Y. Executive Law, art. 15, 搂 290 et seq., applies to employers in New York State with regard to sexual harassment, and protects employees, paid or unpaid interns, and non-employees regardless of immigration status. A complaint alleging violation of the Human Rights Law may be filed either with DHR or in New York State Supreme Court.

Complaints with DHR may be filed any time within one year of the harassment. If an individual did not file at DHR, they can sue directly in state court under the HRL, within three years of the alleged discrimination.听 An individual may not file with DHR if they have already filed a HRL complaint in state court.
Complaining internally to 麻豆影院 does not extend your time to file with DHR or in court. The one year or three years is counted from date of the most recent incident of harassment.
You do not need an attorney to file a complaint with DHR, and there is no cost to file with DHR.
DHR will investigate your complaint and determine whether there is probable cause to believe that discrimination has occurred. Probable cause cases are forwarded to a public hearing before an administrative law judge.

If discrimination is found after a hearing, DHR has the power to award relief, which varies but may include requiring your employer to take action to stop the harassment, or redress the damage caused, including paying monetary damages, attorney鈥檚 fees, and civil fines.

DHR鈥檚 main office contact information is: NYS Division of Human Rights, One Fordham Plaza, Fourth Floor, Bronx, New York 10458, (718) 741-8400,

Contact DHR at (888) 392-3644 or visit www.dhr.ny.gov/complaint for more information about filing a complaint. The website has a complaint form that can be downloaded, filled out, notarized, and mailed to DHR. The website also contains contact information for DHR鈥檚 regional offices across New York State.

2. United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The EEOC enforces federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act (codified as 42 U.S.C. 搂 2000e et seq.).

An individual can file a complaint with the EEOC anytime within 300 days from the harassment. There is no cost to file a complaint with the EEOC.

The EEOC will investigate the complaint and determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination has occurred, at which point the EEOC will issue a Right to Sue letter permitting the individual to file a complaint in federal court.

The EEOC does not hold hearings or award relief, but may take other action including pursuing cases in federal court on behalf of complaining parties. Federal courts may award remedies if discrimination is found to have occurred.

If an employee believes that he/she has been discriminated against at work, he/she can file a 鈥淐harge of Discrimination.鈥�

The EEOC has district, area, and field offices where complaints can be filed. Contact the EEOC by calling 1-800-669-4000 (1-800-669-6820 (TTY)), visiting their website at or via email at info@eeoc.gov

If an individual filed an administrative complaint with DHR, DHR will file the complaint with the EEOC to preserve the right to proceed in federal court.

Local Protections

Many localities enforce laws protecting individuals from sexual harassment and discrimination. An individual should contact the county, city, or town in which they live to find out if such a law exists. For example, employees who work in New York City may file complaints of sexual harassment with the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Contact their main office at Law Enforcement Bureau of the NYC Commission on Human Rights, 40 Rector Street, 10th Floor, New York, New York; call 311 or (212) 306-7450; or visit

Contact the Local Police Department

If the harassment involves physical touching, coerced physical confinement, or coerced sex acts, the conduct may constitute a crime. Contact the local police department.

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