All complaints of sexual harassment or retaliation shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Particular care shall be taken in the course of investigations to protect the confidentiality of all involved. Maintenance of a discriminatory work environment is also prohibited. Every working person has a duty to observe the law and shall be subject to disciplinary action such as discharge for failing to do so. Other sexually harassing conduct, whether committed by supervisory or non-supervisory personnel, is also prohibited.
Sexual harassment is unlawful and hurts other employees.
When such misconduct creates or contributes to a discriminatory atmosphere in the workplace, it harms not only the direct victim, but all others in the workplace. Accordingly, an employee who engages in sexual harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action which may include discharge. Complaints may also be accepted by a supervisor, who shall then refer the complaint to the Director. In either case, the Director of Personnel shall then assign a human resources representative from the complainant's agency or from the Division of Personnel as investigator of the complaint. Any employee who has observed sexual harassment or retaliation against a person who has reported sexual harassment should report it to the investigator.