What are some important steps to take following accounts of harassment?

Midge Seltzer, co-founder and executive vice president of Engage PEO recommends taking the following steps when faced with a harassment complaint:

Take all complaints seriously.
Ensure pre-investigation workplace comfort.
Inform both parties of next steps.
Start the investigation ASAP.
Come to a conclusion.

What should a harassment policy include?

An effective sexual harassment policy lays out what will happen if the investigation reveals that harassment has occurred. The policy should include measures to determine a fitting punishment – which may be anything from termination, to a probation period, to mediation, depending on the severity of the offense.

What should be the procedure for a harassment complaint?

Your workplace’s complaint procedure should include: Creating a procedure to ensure a healthy work environment is maintained for complainants Communicating decisions and actions taken by the organization following a complaint to all affected parties Make everyone in your organization aware of this mechanism.

Can a federal employee file a harassment claim?

While filing a harassment claim can be stressful for all parties involved, the EEOC does try to ensure that claims are settled fairly. The complaint process is different for federal employees. The EEOC provides an in-depth overview of the process at their site, but the main differences are:

How to report workplace harassment to your employer?

Check your company’s employee handbook to find out whether there’s a policy on harassment. If so, follow the policy’s guidelines on reporting misconduct. If not, get in touch with your HR department and tell them that you want to report harassment.

What’s the best way to deal with harassment?

It’s important to implement a strong protocol for dealing with harassment and keep your anti-harassment policy and training up to date. Every harassment complaint poses a major risk to your organization. Solve harassment complaints faster. Quick and effective harassment investigations protect employees and your company’s reputation.

How to file a criminal charge for harassment?

Call the Police. Contact or visit your local police department to file criminal charges for harassment. If the person has threatened you in any way, and that threat puts you in immediate danger, call 911.

What to do if you experience harassment at UCAR?

If you feel you have experienced any harassment, you are strongly urged to follow this reporting and complaint procedure as soon as possible. This procedure covers all UCAR employees, including at UCAR sponsored events and activities at all work sites including research facilities, field sites and during conferences and workshops.