Complaint Procedure

FoothillsWhen willthere nothas toleratebeen harassmenta violation of anythe kind,EEO policy or harassment based on the protected classes listed above, including sexual harassment, inappropriateplease sexualuse conduct,the orfollowing violentcomplaint conductprocedure. that affects job performance or benefits, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.  Furthermore,

AllAny employeesemployee arewho expectedbelieves they has been harassed in violation of these policies should, immediately tell the offender the activity is unwelcome and it should stop immediately. If the activity does not cease or talking to conductthe themselvesoffender inis anot professionalappropriate, to enable the organization to investigate and respectfulcorrect mannerany at all times.  Conductbehavior that may violatebe in violation of this policypolicy, includes, but is not limited to:

• Repeated and unwelcome conduct (whether verbal, physical or visual) that is based upon or directed toward a person’s protected status, such as sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship status, gender identification, sexual orientation or other protected group status.
• Sexually implicit or explicit communications whether in:
• Written form, such as cartoons, posters, calendars, notes, letters, e-mails.
• Verbal form, such as comments, jokes, obscene language of a sexual nature, gossiping, or questions about another’s sex life, or repeated unwanted requests for dates.
• Physical gestures and other nonverbal behavior, such as unwelcome touching, grabbing, fondling, kissing, massaging, and brushing up against another’s body.
• Any sexualized conduct that is an explicit or implicit condition of employment or used as the basis for an employment related decision. 
• the employee should followmake thea proceduretimely below regarding reports of harassment. 
• Employees who have questions about discrimination in the workplace, or who believe our equal opportunity policy has been violated, should report their concerns immediatelycomplaint to the Senior Minister.Minister When the concerns involve the Senior Minister, employees should referor to the GrievancesDFO.  ProcedureThey below.will investigate the matter and take corrective action.  Complaints will be kept as confidential as practicable.  If you prefer not to go to either of these individuals with your complaint, you may instead report the incident to the current board president.

Foothills prohibits retaliation against any employee for filing a complaint under this policy or for assisting in a complaint investigation.  If you believe there has been a violation of our EEO or retaliation standard, please follow the complaint procedure outlined above.

If Foothills determines that an employee’s behavior is in violation of this policy, disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including termination of employment.