Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination on the based on sex and is a violation of Titles VII and IX of the Civil Rights Act and Sections 46a-58 and 60 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Sexual favors may not be required either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual's employment, grade or treatment. Sexual conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or school performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment is prohibited. Sexual harassment is a crime when it involves harmful and offensive touching and placing an individual in fear of personal injury. This crime is reportable under the sexual assault law to the appropriate law enforcement agencies in the State of Connecticut.
Retaliation is illegal.
No individual who opposes an allegedly discriminatory act or practice shall suffer retaliation as a result of such participation. Complaints of retaliation may be filed within a reasonable time of the alleged retaliatory act with the Affirmative Action Director or any manager not directly involved in the alleged retaliation.