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NATURE OF THE ACTION This is an action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to correct unlawful employment practices on the basis of sex, and to provide appropriate relief to Maria Kellar and other similarly situated employees who were adversely affected by such unlawful practices. As alleged with greater specificity below in paragraph seven (7) below, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("Plaintiff' or "Commission") charges that defendant E. Gluck Corporation ("Defendant") discriminated against Ms. Kellar and other similarly situated female employees because of their sex by subjecting them to sexual harassment, and tenninating Ms. Kellar because of her pregnancy.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE L Jurisdiction of this Court is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C §§ 451, 1331, 1337. 1343 and 1345. This action is authorized and instituted pursuant to sections 706(£)(1) and (3) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S,C §§ 2000e-5(f)(I) and (3) ("Title VII") and section 102 of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 V.S.C § 1981a,

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The alleged unlawful employment practices were committed within the

jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. PARTIES
3. The Commission is the agency of the United States of America charged with the

administration, interpretation and enforcement of Title VII, and is expressly authorized to bring this action by sections 706(f)(l) and (3) ofTitIe VII, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e-5(f)(I) and (3).
4. At all relevant times, Defendant has continuously been a company doing business

in the State of New York and the city of Long Island City, and has continuously had at least

fifteen (15) employees. 5. At all relevant times, Defendant has continuously been an employer engaged in an
industry affecting commerce within the meaning of sections 701(b), (g) and (h) of TitIe VII, 42

U.S.C. §§ 2000e(b), (g) and (h). STATEMENT OF CLAIMS
6. More than thirty days prior to the institution of this lawsuit, Maria Kenar filed a charge with the Commission alleging violations of Title VII by Defendant. All conditions

precedent to the institution ofthis lawsuit have been fulfilled. 7. Since at least February 19, 2004, Defendant engaged in the following unlawful
employment practices in violation of Section 703 of Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2: a. Defendant subjected Maria Kellar and other similarly situated female employees to sex harassment, including, but not limited to, repeated unwelcome sex-based comments made by its Senior Vice President of Sales. The comments include, but are not limited to, commenting on a

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female employee's femininity, beauty and "lovely presence," telling a female employee how good she looked and how pretty she was, telling a female employee that she should sit on his lap, and on a business trip, offering to go to a female employee's hotel room to help her get

undressed. b. Defendant terminated Ms. Kellar the day after she disclosed that she was
pregnant, despite Ms. Kellar's satisfactory performance of her duties. 8. The effect of the practices complained of above has been to deprive Maria Kellar and other similarly situated female employees of equal employment opportunities and to otherwise adversely affect their status as employees because of their sex. 9. The unlawful employment practices complained 'of above were and are

intentional. 10.

The unlawful employment practices complained of above were and are done with

malice or with reckless indifference to the federally protected rights of Maria Kellar and other

similarly situated employees.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

Wherefore, the Commission respectfully requests that this Court:

A. Grant a pennanent injunction enjoining Defendant, its officers, successors,

assigns, and all persons in active concert or participation with them, from engaging in

employment practices which discriminate on the basis of sex. B. Order Defendant to institute and carry out policies, practices, and programs which

provide equal employment opportunities for women and which eradicate the effects of

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Defendant's past and present unlawful employment practices. C. Order Defendant to make whole Maria Kellar and other similarly situated
employees by providing appropriate backpay with prejudgment interest, in amounts to be determined at trial, and other affinnative relief necessary to eradicate the effects of its unlawful employment practices, including, but not limited to, front pay and reinstatement.
D. Order Defendant to make whole Maria Kellar and other similarly situated employees by providing compensation for past and future pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful employment practices described above, in amOlmts to be detennined at trial.
E. Order Defendant to make whole Maria Kellar and other similarly situated employees by providing compensation for past and future non-pecuniary losses resulting from the unlawful practices complained of above, including pain, suffering and humiliation, in amounts to be detennined at trial.
F. Order Defendant to pay Maria Kellar and other similarly situated employees punitive damages for Defendant's malicious and reckless conduct in amounts to be detennined at

trial. G.

Grant such further relief as the Court deems necessary and proper in the public

interest. H.

Award the Commission its costs of this action.

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JURY TRIAL DEMAN!!
The Commission requests ajury trial on all questions offact raised by its complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
James L. Lee Deputy General Counsel
Gwendolyn Young Reams
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Este1a Diaz Trial Attorney
New York District Office 33 Whitehall Street,S'" Floor New York, NY 10004 (212) 336-3693 (212) 336-3623 (facsimile)

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U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:06-cv-02697-ARR-RER

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. E. Gluck Corporation Assigned to: Judge Allyne R. Ross Referred to: Magistrate-Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr Cause: 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment)

Date Filed: 05/31/2006 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Plaintiff
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

represented by Estela Diaz EEOC 33 Whitehall Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-336-3693 Fax: 212-336-3623 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Louis Graziano EEOC-New York District Office 33 Whitehall Street 5th Flr. New York, NY 10004 212-336-3698 Fax: 212-336-3623 Email: louis.graziano@eeoc.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V. Defendant E. Gluck Corporation

represented by Blythe E. Lovinger Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman LLP 1633 Broadway New York, NY 10019 (212)506-1707 Fax: (212)506-1800 Email: blovinger@kasowitz.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

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Defendant Mark Shell
Defendant Mark Shell
Defendant Mark Shell

Eric R. Stern Sack & Sack 135 East 57th Street 12th Floor New York, NY 10022 212-702-9000 Fax: 212-702-9702 Email: ersjd@optonline.net ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Blythe E. Lovinger (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Eric R. Stern (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Blythe E. Lovinger (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Eric R. Stern (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Blythe E. Lovinger (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Eric R. Stern (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed 05/31/2006
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# Docket Text
1 COMPLAINT against E. Gluck Corporation, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Tzou, Ilene) (Entered: 05/31/2006)
Summons Issued as to E. Gluck Corporation. (Tzou, Ilene) (Entered: 05/31/2006)

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07/12/2006 07/13/2006 07/13/2006 07/14/2006 07/14/2006 07/14/2006 08/25/2006 08/25/2006 08/25/2006 09/15/2006 09/26/2006

2 Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint by all defendants.(Stern, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2006)
3 NOTICE by E. Gluck Corporation Rule 7.1 Statement (Stern, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2006)
4 SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Conference set for 6/22/06 at 12:30 PM in Courtroom A North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. on 6/15/06. (Corchado, Lara) (Entered: 06/15/2006)
5 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by E. Gluck Corporation. E. Gluck Corporation waiver sent on 6/1/2006, answer due 7/31/2006. (Diaz, Estela) (Entered: 06/20/2006)
6 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Ramon E. Reyes, Jr.:Initial Conference held on 6/22/06. Lisa Sirkin and Estela Diaz plaintiff's counsel present for the EEOC.Robert Levy plaintiff's counsel present for Maria Keller. Jonathan Sack and Eric Stern defendant's counsel present.Discussion held.Parties to submit Consent Scheduling Order by 7/14/06. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Trial before Magistrate Judge) (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: 06/22/2006)
7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Diaz, Estela) (Entered: 07/12/2006)
8 Proposed Scheduling Order by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Diaz, Estela) (Entered: 07/13/2006)
21 ORDER re 8 Proposed Scheduling Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. So Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. on 7/13/06. (Reyes, Ramon) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/5/2006 (Vertus, Miriam). (Entered: 07/13/2006)
ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice. So Ordered by JudgeRamon E. Reyes Jr. on 7/14/06. (Reyes, Ramon) (Entered: 07/14/2006)
9 Letter Letter submitting proposed consent order. by Maria Kellar. (Levy, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2006)
10 ORDER granting 9 Letter submitting proposed consent order,filed by Maria Kellar, So Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. on 7/14/06.(Vertus, Miriam)(Additional attachment(s) added on 7/14/2006 (Entered: 07/14/2006)
12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Maria Kellar. E. Gluck Corporation served on 8/4/2006, answer due 8/24/2006. (Levy, Robert) (Entered: 08/25/2006)
13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Maria Kellar. Mark Shell served on 8/4/2006, answer due 8/24/2006. (Levy, Robert) (Entered: 08/25/2006)
14 Defendants' ANSWER to Complaint by all defendants.(Stern, Eric) (Entered: 08/25/2006)
15 Defendants Amended ANSWER to Complaint by all defendants.(Stern, Eric) (Entered: 09/15/2006)
16 Letter Attaching Consents to Change Attorney by Mark Shell, E. Gluck Corporation. (Attachments: # 1)(Allen, Guy) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

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17 NOTICE of Consent to Change Attorney by Blythe E. Lovinger Stipulation And Order As To Substitution Of Counsel (Lovinger, Blythe) (Entered: 10/24/2006)
18 ORDER: the 17 Notice of Consent to Change Attorney filed by E. Gluck Corporation,, Mark Shell, is respectfully referred to Judge Reyes. Ordered by Judge Allyne R. Ross, on 10/26/2006. (Endorsed on letter dated 10/24/2006 from Blythe E. Lovinger to USDJ Ross) (Barrett, C.) (Entered: 10/30/2006)
19 ORDER granting 17 Stipulation and Order as to Substitution of counsel for the defendants E. Gluck Corporation,and Mark Shell.Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. on 10/30/06.(Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: 10/30/2006)
20 NOTICE of Appearance by Blythe E. Lovinger on behalf of all defendants (Lovinger, Blythe) (Entered: 11/02/2006)
22 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Diaz, Estela) (Entered: 04/30/2007)
ORDER granting 22 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery from 4/30/07 to May 30, 2007 filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Diaz, Estela). Ordered by JudgeRamon E. Reyes Jr. on 5/1/07. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
23 STIPULATION Withdrawing and Sealing Intervening Complaint by Mark Shell, E. Gluck Corporation (Lovinger, Blythe) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
24 ORDER re 23 Stipulation Withdrawing and Sealing Intervening Complain filed by Mark Shell, E. Gluck Corporation. Ordered by Judge Allyne R. Ross on 5/22/07. (Credle, Rita) (Entered: 05/24/2007)
26 NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Consent Decree (Exhibit 1 filed under seal) (Batog, Konrad) (Entered: 06/13/2007)
27 ORDER: The EEOC's request to withdraw the previously filed Consent Decree, document #25, and to re-file the document without exhibit 1 is granted. Ordered by Judge Allyne R. Ross on 6/13/07. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 06/20/2007)

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Civil Action No. 06 CV 2697 (ARR)(RER)

CONSENT DECREE The above-captioned action (the "Action") was initiated on May 31,2006, by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (hereinafter "EEOC"), an agency of the United States Government, alleging that Defendant E. Gluck Corporation (hereinafter "E. Gluck" or "Defendant") violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title I ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1991. The EEOC alleged that Defendant discriminated against Maria Kellar, and other similarly situated female employees because of their sex by subjecting them to sexual harassment, and terminated Ms. Kellar because of her pregnancy. Defendant denied each of the claims and allegations in the Action. EEOC and Defendant desire to settle this Action, and therefore do hereby stipulate and consent to the entry of this decree as final and binding between the parties, who are the signatories hereto, and their successors or assigns. This decree resolves all of the claims related to the Action. The parties have agreed that this decree may be entered into without findings of fact and conclusions of law having been made and entered by the Court. In consideration of the mutual promises of each party to this decree, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows, the Court finds appropriate, and it is

therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that: 1. This decree resolves all issues raised by EEOC Charge Number 160-2005-00005, and the allegations raised in the Action. 2. The parties agree that this Court has jurisdiction of the subject matter of this Action and of the parties, that venue is proper, and that all administrative prerequisites have been met. 3. No party shall contest the jurisdiction of the Court to enforce this decree and its terms or the right of any party to bring an enforcement suit upon breach of any of the terms of this decree by any other party. Breach of any term of this decree shall be deemed to be a substantive breach. Nothing in this decree shall be construed to preclude EEOC from bringing proceedings to enforce this decree in the event that Defendant fails to perform any of the promises and representations contained herein. 4. Defendant and its managers, agents, successors or assigns shall not discriminate against any individual because of the individual's sex or pregnancy status, and shall not retaliate against any individual who engages in protected activity. 5. Within ten (10) days of the entry of this decree, Defendant shall pay the total sum 0[$170,000 to three individuals, as allocated in Exhibit I, which shall be filed under seal. A copy of the checks shall be forwarded to Estela Dlaz, Esq., Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004, immediately upon issuance of the checks. 6. Within twenty (20) Business Days of the date of entry of this decree, Defendant agrees to post an "Equal Employment is the Law" poster in all prominent places
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where employee notices are posted. For the purposes of this decree, Business Day shall mean any day on which Defendant's Long Island City office is open for business. 7. Within ten (10) Business Days of the entry of this decree, Defendant agrees to post a notice pursuant to this decree, attached hereto as Exhibit 2, in all prominent places where employee notices are posted. 8. Within eight (8) weeks of the date of entry of this decree, Defendant will hire a part-time Human Resources Manager to assist Renee Jacobs-Prager, Defendant's Controller, or her successor, in addressing human resources issues, including, but not limited to, continued compliance with Title VII and other anti-discrimination laws. 9. Within twelve (12) weeks of the date of entry of this decree, Defendant will provide two (2) hours of training in federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment for all current employees. The training will be conducted by an attorney associated with Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP or Abbott, Reiss & Allen, P.C. The agenda for the training, which has been reviewed and approved by EEOC, is attached hereto as Exhibit 3. 10. Defendant shall provide the training referenced in paragraph 9 to new employees within ninety (90) days of their hire. In addition, E. Gluck's Controller, Human Resources Manager or one oftheir designees shall meet with each new employee for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes within ten (10) Business Days of the new employee's hire to review Defendant's anti-discrimination and harassment policies, and procedures for making a complaint of discrimination andlor
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harassment. II. Within twelve (12) weeks ofthe date of entry of this decree, Defendant will
provide two (2) hours of training in federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment for all current management/supervisory employees. The training will be conducted by an attorney associated with Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP or Abbott, Reiss & Allen, P.C. The agenda for the training, which has been reviewed and approved by EEOC, is attached hereto as Exhibit 4. 12. Defendant shall provide the training refereneed in paragraph II to new management/supervisory employees within ninety (90) days of their hire. In addition, E. Gluck's Controller, Human Resources Manager or one of their designees shall meet with each new management/supervisory employee for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes within ten (10) Business Days of the new management/supervisory employee's hire to review Defendant's antidiscrimination and harassment policies, and procedures for making a complaint of discrimination and/or harassment. 13. Within twenty-one (21) Business Days of thc completion of each training session, Defendant will forward to EEOC a copy of the attendance sheet for each training session. 14. Defendant agrees to maintain the Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure attached hereto as Exhibit 5, which has been reviewed and approved by EEOC. 15. Within thirty (30) days of the datc of entry of this decree, Defendant will provide each employee with a copy of Exhibit 5.
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16. Defendant further agrees to distribute Exhibit 5 to each employee at the time the employees are trained pursuant to paragraphs 9-12, above.
17. EEOC has the right to monitor and review compliance with this decree through the reasonable inspection of Defendant's relevant records andlor interviews with employees and management (in the presence of Defendant's counsel) if EEOC receives infonnation relevant to its mission relating to Defendant's conduct. Defendant agrees to make available for inspection and copying any records reasonably related to the enforcement of this decree, upon five (5) Business Days written notice by EEOC, which notice shall specity those records that EEOC seeks to inspect and/or those individuals EEOC seeks to interview.
18. Each party shall bear its o,\>n attorneys' fees and costs incurred in this action. 19. This decree and each ofits provisions herein constitute the complete
understanding among the parties. No other promises or agreement shall be binding unless agreed to in '''Titing and signed by these parties. 20. This decree will remain in effect for three (3) years from the date of entry.
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By PlaintiffEEOC: For Defendant E. Gluck Corporation

Elizab Grossman Regional Attorney EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION New York District Office 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor New York, New York, 10004
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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF E. GLUCK CORPORATION
This notice is posted pursuant to a consent decree entered into between E. Gluck Corporation and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), in resolution of Case No. 06-CV-2697 filed by EEOC in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Title VII gives employees the right to work in an environment free from discrimination, intimidation, ridicule and insult based on sex. Sexual harassment is a form of scx discrimination which is prohibited by federal law. Conduct which is considered sexual harassment includes inappropriate comments or touching of a sexual nature, unwelcome sexual advances, and situations where responses to a sexual advance by an individual affects an individual's employment or employment decisions relating to that person, interferes with the individual's work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.
Should you have any complaints of discrimination, you may contact:
Renee Jacobs-Prager, E. Gluck's Controller, or her successor;
E. Gluck's Human Resources Manager; or the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission New York District Office
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10004
Telephone: (800) 669-4000
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE
This is an official notice and must remain posted for three years from the date of posting and may not be altered, defaced or covered by any other material.
Dated: _ _ _ _ __
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EXHIBIT 3
ABBOTT, REISS & ALLEN, P.C.
Anti·Harassment and Discrimination Training Outline For Non·Supervisory Employees
A. HARASSMENT-WHAT IS IT?
1. Quid pro quo (adverse tangible employment action).
2. Hostile work environment: - Unwelcome - Pervasive or severe - Alteration of working conditions - Objective/subjective.
3. Harassment can be based on: - Sex/gender (including same sex) - Disability (including pregnancy) • Age - National origin - Religion - Other protected characteristics.
Harassment may include, but is not limited to: - Comments - Jokes - Pictures - Propositions - InterneVe-maii - Gestures - Policies (formal or informal) - Job action based upon protected characteristics.
4. EEOC Guidelines on harassment.
B. DISCRIMINATION GENERALLY.
1. Discrimination based upon any protected characteristic is prohibited: - Disability - Pregnancy - Race -Age - Gender - Religion
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- Other protected characteristics.
2. Employment decisions/actions that can be viewed as discriminatory: - Decisions that affect the terms and conditions of employment.
C. PREVENTING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION.
1. Report improper conduct you witness or learn about from others to your supervisor.
2. Avoid inappropriate remarks and offensive motions or gestures.
3. Avoid suggestive pictures, calendars, e-mail or anything else that may be viewed as inappropriate.
4. Avoid even casual physical contact.
5. Use common sense: if you think it is wrong it probably is. D. RETALIATION-WHAT IS IT?
1. What is a protected activity? - Making complaint of discrimination or harassment (formal or informal) - Testifying/providing information in connection with EEO claim - Supporting any employee's EEO claim - Whistleblower - Other examples.
2. What is an adverse job action? - Examples - Can be the slightest action and one that is not, on its face, a detriment to employee.
E. E. GLUCK POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. Review of E. Gluck Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure.
F. DISCUSSION OF SCENARIOS. 1. Elicit employee participation. 2. Discuss appropriate response.
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EXHIBIT 4
ABBOTT, REISS &ALLEN, P.C.
Anti·Harassment and Discrimination Training Outline For Supervisory Employees
A. HARASSMENT·WHAT IS IT?
1. Quid pro quo (adverse tangible employment action).
2. Hostile work environment: - Unwelcome - Pervasive or severe - Alteration of working conditions - Objective/subjective.
3. Harassment can be based on: - Sex/gender (including same sex) - Disability (including pregnancy) -Age - National origin - Religion - Other protected characteristics.
Harassment may include, but is not limited to: - Comments - Jokes - Pictures - Propositions - InterneUe-maii - Gestures - Policies (formal or informal) - Job action based upon protected characteristics.
4. EEOC Guidelines on harassment.
5. Corrective actions.
B. DISCRIMINATION GENERALLY.
1. Discrimination based upon any protected characteristic is prohibited: - Disability - Pregnancy - Race -Age
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- Gender - Religion - Other protected characteristics. 2. Employment decisions/actions that may be viewed as discriminatory: - Decisions that affect the terms and conditions of employment.
C. PREVENTING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION. 1. Report improper conduct you witness or learn about from others to Human Resources. 2. Avoid inappropriate remarks and offensive motions or gestures. 3. Avoid even casual physical contact. 4. Do not tolerate suggestive pictures, calendars, e-mail or anything else that may be viewed as inappropriate. 5. Document employee misconduct/complaints. 6. Provide employees fair and accurate evaluations. 7. Use common sense: if you think it is wrong it probably is.
D. RETALIATION·WHAT IS IT? 1. What is a protected activity? - Making complaint of discrimination or harassment (formal or informal) - Testifying/providing information in connection with EEO claim - Supporting any employee's EEO claim • Whistleblower - Other examples. 2. What is an adverse job action? - Examples - Can be the slightest action and one that is not, on its face, a detriment to employee.
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E. E. GLUCK POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 1. Review E. Gluck Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure. 2. Review managers' and supervisors' responsibilities.
F. DISCUSSION OF SCENARIOS 1. Elicit employee participation. 2. Discuss appropriate response.
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EXHIBITS
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Equal Opportunity Policy
E. Gluck Corporation ("E. Gluck") provides equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants v,ithout regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to, recruitment, testing, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, compensation, benefits and training.
Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
E. Gluck strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, testing, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, compensation, benefits and training,
Prohibited Conduct
E. Gluck does not and wiIlnot tolerate any type of harassment of its employees, applicants for employment, customers, clients or suppliers, Discriminatory conduct or conduct characterized as harassment as defined below is prohibited,
The term harassment includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, and other verbal, pictorial or physical conduct relating to a person's gender, ethnicity, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military service status or any other protected classification, that interferes 'with a person's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile work environment
Sexual Harassment Specifically
E. Gluck is also committed to maintaining a working environment free from sexual harassment. It is a violation of law and in general it is expressly against E. Gluck's policy for any employee or other person to make unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors from an employee, or to engage in any other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature when (1 ) submission to such conduct is made as an express or implicit condition of employment; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual who submits to or rejects such conduct; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an employee's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment
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Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to, explicit sexual propositions, sexual innuendoes, suggestive comments, sexually-oriented teasing, jokes about gender-specific traits, foul or obscene language or gestures, displays of foul or obscene printed or visual material, including electronic images or words, and physical contact, such as petting, pinching, or intentionally brushing against another's body. Other conduct may also constitute sexual harassment if it falls v/ithin the definition of sexual harassment set forth above. This behavior is unacceptable in the workplace and in other work-related settings such as business trips and business-related social events.
Harassment by Non Employees in the Workplace
E. Gluck will also endeavor to protect employees, to the extent possible, from reported harassment by non-employees in the workplace, including customers, clients and suppliers.
Complaint Procedure
If you believe that you have experienced or witnessed any discrimination, sexual harassment or other form of discriminatory harassment, you should report the incident to your supervisor; Ms. Renee Jacobs-Prager, Controller; E. Gluck's Human Resources Manager; or Mr. Robert Noblin, the Director of Security and Personnel. E. Gluck will promptly and thoroughly investigate all such reports as discreetly and confidentially as practicable. However, it may be necessary to discuss allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment and/or discriminatory harassment with the accused individual or with other employees to conduct a thorough investigation, to determine whether such conduct occurred, or to determine what action to take against the offending individual. In that case, only individuals who E. Gluck determines have a need to know 'Nill be informed of the allegations, and they will be instrueted to treat the matter confidentially.
If E. Gluck decides that a violation of this policy has occurred, it ""ill take appropriate action against the offending party up to and including termination. Employees who report a violation of this policy will not be retaliated against in any way, by E. Gluck, any supervisor, or other employee. Retaliation is a serious violation of this policy and should be reported immediately. Any person found to have retaliated against another individual for reporting discrimination, sexual harassment and/or discriminatory harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Training
E. Gluck provides training sessions for all employees conceming their rights to be free from discrimination, scxual harassment or other forms of discriminatory harassment and steps they can take to ensure an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Attendance at training sessions is mandatory.
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