Harassment Prevention Policy
CTS has no tolerance for harassment or discrimination of any employee by a supervisor, peer, visitor, or the representatives of other businesses with whom they interact as part of their job. Again, this applies to any classifications protected by federal, state and local laws or ordinances. The purpose of this policy is not to regulate personal morality within CTS but to ensure that all employees are free from harassment or discrimination on the basis of sex, race, gender or any other basis. Types of harassment are identified as verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility toward another because of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, disability, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by law. As with sexual harassment, this conduct is prohibited and must be reported immediately. Because it is difficult to define harassment, employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner that is respectful of these differences. All such conduct listed above is unacceptable in the workplace and in any work- related settings such as business trips and businessrelated social functions, regardless of whether the conduct is engaged in by a supervisor, co-worker, client, client, vendor or other third party. CTS wants all employees to know that submission to unwelcome conduct or any form of harassment is NOT a term or condition of their employment. Anyone who believes that they have been discriminated against or subjected to harassment from a member of management, co-worker, vendor, or other third party must bring the matter to the Vice President of Human Resources, or any other member of management. All reports of discrimination or harassment will be investigated by CTS and action will be taken where necessary. CTS understands that these matters can be extremely sensitive and will keep all employee complaints and communications, such as interviews or witness statements, in strict confidence to the extent possible, while balancing the need for confidentiality with the need to do a thorough investigation. CTS will not tolerate retaliation (adverse actions) against any employee who complains of harassment or discrimination or provides information in connection with such a complaint or the investigation of a complaint. Engaging in prohibited retaliation will result in discipline, up to and including immediate termination.
Sexual Harassment Policy
CTS is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This policy is one component of CTS’s commitment to a discrimination-free work environment. Sexual harassment is against the law1 and all employees have a legal right to a workplace free from sexual harassment and employees are urged to report sexual harassment by filing a complaint internally with CTS. Employees can also file a complaint with a government agency or in court under federal, state or local antidiscrimination laws.