Policies - Policy Manual
CRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ORGANIZATION AND POLICY MANUAL
5.2 Sexual Harassment
The Board does not condone and will not tolerate any behavior in the workplace, which is considered to be sexual harassment.
a. - Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome behavior which is sexual in nature and directly or indirectly adversely affects or threatens to affect a person's job security, prospects of promotions or earnings, working conditions or opportunity to secure a position.
b. - Any staff member or volunteer who believes they are in receipt of unwelcome behavior which is sexual in nature, should report any incident to the Chief Librarian or to any member of the Board. In addition they may contact the Human Rights Commission.
c. - Any complaints lodged will be reviewed and responded to by either the Chief Librarian or the board member within a week of receipt. Such reviews will be conducted in strictest confidence and the individual shall be protected from retaliation for lodging a complaint. All complaints lodged will be documented.
d. - Upon investigation, if substantiated, any offense shall result in such discipline as deemed appropriate by a special meeting of the Board.
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