GALVESTON ISD Respectful Workplace Sexual Harassment Training Provided

Respectful Workplace “Respect – not the law, will eliminate workplace harassment!” 30507500 © Business

Respect, Diversity, Inclusion…. all key factors to a healthy, productive work environment. Today’s Objectives:

What Is The Law? n Title VII – Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment

Laws Used in Creating District Policy n Texas Commission of Human Rights Act (TCHRA)

Let’s start with Sexual Harassment…. “. . all employees have the right to work

Hostile Work Environment Examples of inappropriate conduct: Any Physical, Verbal or Visual conduct of

Other Forms of Harassment is a form of discrimination • May not just be

Who Can Commit Sexual Harassment? n n n Supervisors Subordinates Co-workers Clients/customers Same-sex 30507500

Who Can Experience Sexual Harassment? n Direct targets of harassment n Bystanders or witnesses

Specific Forms of Harassment n Tangible Employment Action – Employee suffers a loss (monetary,

Specific Forms of Harassment (cont. ) n Hostile Work Environment – Severe or pervasive

IS IT HARASSMENT? Things to Consider – How frequent is the conduct? – How

What Isn’t Sexual Harassment? n The stray remark n The overly sensitive employee n

Test Your Sexual Harassment Knowledge – You be the judge 30507500 © Business &

WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF HARASSMENT THAT CREATE A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT ? 30507500

HARASSMENT CAN COST YOU: • Reduced productivity • Increased absenteeism and turnover • Reduced

Your Roll In Supporting A Respectful Workplace n Regardless of your role at work,

STEPS TO RESPECT DIVERSITY Intervene when you see stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination: • Tell

CREATING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE In conclusion, it really is as simple as respect for

GISD IS COMMITTED: The Galveston Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee

REPORTING OF A VIOLATION n TITLE IX OFFICERDyann Polzin, Chief Human Resources, Student Services

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION n 504 Coordinator Dr. Knop, Director of Special Education 3904 Ave. T

VERIFICATION PAGE n Please read and sign the form provided by your Supervisor to

THE END THANK YOU 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

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GALVESTON ISD “Respectful Workplace” Sexual Harassment Training Provided by: Human Resources, Student Services & Communications Department 2016 -2017 07 -08 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Respectful Workplace “Respect – not the law, will eliminate workplace harassment!” 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Respect, Diversity, Inclusion…. all key factors to a healthy, productive work environment. Today’s Objectives: To provide you with tools and resources to: ü Understand how sexual harassment affects employee morale ü Understand the costs of harassment and discrimination in the workplace ü Value Diversity and its impact ü How to avoid stereotyping ü Understand GISD’s commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

What Is The Law? n Title VII – Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin – The courts have interpreted discrimination based on sex to include sexual harassment 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Laws Used in Creating District Policy n Texas Commission of Human Rights Act (TCHRA) n Age Discrimination In employment Act of 1967 n American With Disabilities Act (ADA) n Protected Characteristics: – Race; Color; Religion; National Origin; Gender; Pregnancy; Veteran Status; Age (over 40); **Disability; *Sexual Orientation 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Let’s start with Sexual Harassment…. “. . all employees have the right to work in an environment free from any type of discrimination and harassment. ” n EEOC enforces the federal law defines sexual harassment as: – Unwelcome sexual advances – Requests for sexual favors – Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature When submission to or rejection of such conduct explicitly or implicitly: Ø Affects an individual’s employment Ø Unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance Ø Creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Hostile Work Environment Examples of inappropriate conduct: Any Physical, Verbal or Visual conduct of a sexual nature including: • Menacing Gestures • Loud or Threatening Behavior • Intimidation – Threats • Swearing – Profanity • Sexual Advances • Requests for sexual favors • Graphic Sexual Comments • Sexual Posters, Cartoons, Screen Savers 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Other Forms of Harassment is a form of discrimination • May not just be sexual • It’s unwelcome conduct • Any conduct that is so severe and pervasive, it alters the individual’s employment conditions and creates a hostile work environment 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Who Can Commit Sexual Harassment? n n n Supervisors Subordinates Co-workers Clients/customers Same-sex 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Who Can Experience Sexual Harassment? n Direct targets of harassment n Bystanders or witnesses to harassment 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Specific Forms of Harassment n Tangible Employment Action – Employee suffers a loss (monetary, change in workload or assignment) – Focus on harm to victim – Occurs between a supervisor and employee 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Specific Forms of Harassment (cont. ) n Hostile Work Environment – Severe or pervasive conduct (or both) – Unreasonable interference with an individual’s job performance – Offensive, intimidating, hostile work environment – Can be created by anyone in the workplace 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

IS IT HARASSMENT? Things to Consider – How frequent is the conduct? – How severe is the conduct? – Is the conduct physically threatening, humiliating, or merely an offensive utterance? – Does the conduct unreasonably interfere with an individual’s work performance? 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

What Isn’t Sexual Harassment? n The stray remark n The overly sensitive employee n Consensual relationships 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

HARASSMENT CAN COST YOU: • Reduced productivity • Increased absenteeism and turnover • Reduced loyalty to campus/department • Increased legal costs • Anger; Humiliation; Loss of work time; Loss of job 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Your Roll In Supporting A Respectful Workplace n Regardless of your role at work, harassment and discrimination prevention begins with you on an individual level. n You have the ability to influence others. n Apply the law and policy to your own daily work environment (your own words & actions). n GISD expects you to treat coworkers with respect and courtesy –without regard to any characteristics. n Don’t allow yourself to violate these expectations with inappropriate behavior. 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

STEPS TO RESPECT DIVERSITY Intervene when you see stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination: • Tell the ‘offender’ what you perceived. • Paraphrase how you think it came across. • Ask questions to understand why the person acted that way. • Express your concern about the impact on the workgroup. • Ask and discuss how it can be avoided in the future. 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

CREATING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE In conclusion, it really is as simple as respect for others. Please do your part to help promote respect, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. GISD is committed to having a respectful workplace for all! 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

GISD IS COMMITTED: The Galveston Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

REPORTING OF A VIOLATION n TITLE IX OFFICERDyann Polzin, Chief Human Resources, Student Services & Communications Officer 3904 Ave. T Galveston, TX 77553 409 -766 -5155 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION n 504 Coordinator Dr. Knop, Director of Special Education 3904 Ave. T Galveston, TX 77553 409 -761 -3922 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

VERIFICATION PAGE n Please read and sign the form provided by your Supervisor to verify completion of the 2016 -2017 Sexual Harassment Training 30507500 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc.