Workplace Harassment City of Bend Workplace Harassment Policy Section 1. The purpose of this policy is to guide the City of Bend and its employees in providing a work environment that is free from harassment of any employee by another employee, supervisor, contractor or customer.
Harassment negatively affects morale, motivation and job performance.
It results in increased absenteeism, turn-over, inefficiency and loss of productivity. It is inappropriate, offensive and illegal, and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is defined as deliberate or repeated behavior of a sexual nature which is unwelcome. In addition to the behaviors described in Section 2, this policy prohibits any demand or subtle pressure for sexual favors accompanied by promises or threats relating to an individual's employment status. Every employee of the City of Bend is expected to refrain from behaviors or activities in the workplace that may be considered harassment.