1. A Guide to Policy Creation: Harassment in the Workplace
Group 3: Anthony Mazey Kristie Main Aimee Wallrath
2. This Presentation Covers: Introduction: Definition of
harassment Reasons employers need harassment policies Examples of
harassment How to create a policy Policy examples: Steps to take
Who you should report harassment to Summary of content
References
3. What is Harassment? Harassment is the act of continued
unwanted and annoying actions of a person or group that can include
threats or demands. The purposes may vary and can include racial
prejudice, personal malice, attempting to force someone to quit
their job, granting sexual favors in return for something, or
applying legal pressure to collect a past due bill (legal
dictionary, n.d.). The harassing person usually gains some kind of
pleasure from making another person fearful or anxious (legal
dictionary, n.d.).
4. Mazerathin Co. needs a harassment policy because: An
employee who is a victim of harassment can sue the company as a
result of the harassment. Whether a company will be held liable for
that harassment lawsuit will depend in large part on whether or not
there were resources available to the employee to stop the
harassment. A policy prohibiting harassment allows employees to
know what you expect and steps to take if someone crosses the line
and makes an employee feel uncomfortable or threatened. A policy
can give your company early warning signs of trouble and provide
defense to legal claims.