In addition, it is the policy of the university that any practice or behavior that constitutes sexual harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment violates basic human rights as well as state and federal law. Furthermore, retaliation against the accuser, witnesses or other persons involved is prohibited. The university also recognizes that accusations of sexual harassment are grievous and have serious consequences, and the university will take the necessary precautions to protect students, faculty, staff and managers from false accusations. Any employee of the university who witnesses or is told of an incident of alleged sexual harassment is obliged to report it to the special assistant to the president for EEO as soon as possible.
Prevention is the best tool for elimination of sexual harassment.
This university will take the steps necessary to prevent sexual harassment from occurring by regularly and affirmatively raising the subject, conducting training, expressing strong disapproval, taking appropriate sanctions and informing employees and students of their rights. Definition of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited until Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. California University's definition of sexual harassment is consistent with the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's current definition of sexual harassment. That definition includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment or educational decisions affecting that individual.