§ 43.01.135. Sexual harassment in the workplace
Agencies as defined in RCW 41.06.020 shall:
(1) Update or develop and disseminate among all agency employees and contractors a policy that:
(a) Defines and prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace;
(b) Includes procedures that describe how the agency will address concerns of employees who are affected by sexual harassment in the workplace;
(c) Identifies appropriate sanctions and disciplinary actions; and
(d) Complies with guidelines adopted by the director of personnel under RCW 41.06.395;
(2) Respond promptly and effectively to sexual harassment concerns;
(3) Conduct training and education for all employees in order to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment in the organization;
(4) Inform employees of their right to file a complaint with the Washington state human rights commission under chapter 49.60 RCW, or with the federal equal employment opportunity commission under Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964; and
(5) Report to the department of personnel on compliance with this section.
The cost of the training programs shall be borne by state agencies within existing resources.
[2007 c 76 § 2.]
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