Should the Commissioner determine that additional information is needed or additional attempts should be made to resolve the concern internally and informally, he will direct the appropriate action to be taken. The Harassment Complaint Response Procedure's effect will remain concurrent with TDOT EEO Policies. The use of racial comments, jokes, slurs, epithets or other disparaging statements will not be tolerated in any TDOT workplace. It is the Policy of TDOT to provide a work environment free of sexual harassment. All employees shall be protected from coercion, intimidation, retaliation, interference or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation.
Procedure Take all complaints of racial or sexual harassment seriously.
Promptly arrange a confidential setting and listen to the complaint of the employee or non-employee. Assure the complainant that their complaint will be investigated. And if the investigation reveals that the complaint is true, disciplinary action designed to stop the harassment immediately and to prevent its recurrence will be taken. Repeat Steps 1-5 above as applicable to the accused.