Response to Harassment
Norio Hikosaka,
President and Representative Director,DMW Corporation
1. The DMW Group (hereafter called DMW) strictly prohibits any harassment or acts inthe workplace that infringe upon human rights according to the DMW Group's Code ofConduct. Workplace harassment is a socially unacceptable act that unreasonably
undermines the individual dignity of workers, hinders the effective use of workers'abilities, hinders the order of the workplace and the performance of work for thecompany, and causes reputational damage. DMW has established these guidelines basedon our responsibility to ensure a healthy work environment without harassment. Theseguidelines are intended for all those concerned with DMW including those working for
DMW, DMW's customers, and the employees of our suppliers.
2. DMW strictly prohibits any of the following acts in accordance with our AntiHarassment Regulations.
(1) Acts that fall under the category of power harassment
Typical examples of behavior that fall under power harassment are as follows,① Physical abuse (including physical assault or bodily injury)② Mental abuse (including threats, defamation of character, insults and verbal abuse)③ Separation of human relationships (including isolation, ostracization and neglect)④ Unreasonable demands (Forcing an employee to perform things that are clearly
unnecessary or unreasonable, or obstructing work
⑤ Insufficient demands (Ordering an employee to perform an extremely low level job which
is far different from their ability or experience without proper reason, or not giving anemployee any job)
⑥ Invasion of privacy (excessive intrusion into private matters)(2) Acts that fall under the category of sexual harassment
Typical examples of behavior that fall under sexual harassment are as follows.
① Unnecessary remarks regarding a person’s face, figure or physical characteristics② Browsing, distributing or posting pornographic pictures③ Spreading sexual rumors④ Unnecessary bodily contact⑤ Acts that discourage employees from working due to sexual behavior and hinder theirability to demonstrate their abilities⑥ Persistently demanding dates or sexual relations⑦ Dismissal, unfair personnel appraisal, reassignment or other acts which are against theinterest of an employee who protests or refuses sexual speech or behavior(3) Acts that fall under harassment involving pregnancy, childbirth, childcare and nursing
care
Typical examples of acts that fall under harassment involving pregnancy, childbirth,childcare and nursing care are as follows,① Speech or behavior that implies the dismissal or other unreasonable treatment of asubordinate who uses the programs or measures for pregnancy, childbirth, childcare or
nursing care
② Speech or behavior that hinders a subordinate or a colleague from using the programs or
measures for pregnancy, childbirth, childcare or nursing care③ Harassing a subordinate or a colleague because he/she has used the programs or measuresfor pregnancy, childbirth, childcare or nursing care
④ Speech or behavior that implies the dismissal or other unreasonable treatment of asubordinate because she has got pregnant or has given birth⑤ Harassing a subordinate or a colleague regarding pregnancy or child birth
3. Response to Consultations and Complaints
DMW provides consultation regarding harassment in order to respond to specific cases.
Consultations will be offered in person, by phone, by email or other means not only if thereis harassment in the workplace, but also if there is the possibility of harassment or if leftunchecked, may hurt the working environment. We ensure that any victim of harassment
will be treated fairly and in addition, those individuals who cooperate in confirming facts
will also be fairly treated.
4. Prompt and appropriate response to consultation requests regarding harassment in theworkplace.
(1) The counseling staff shall promptly and accurately examine and confirm facts while
respecting the wishes of the harassed individual.
(2) Once facts of harassment have been confirmed, strict measures shall be taken against theharasser according to the work rules and the nature or mode of the committed act, suchas issuing a warning, guidance or disciplinary punishment.