The process encourages joint problem-solving in which people gain an understanding of each other's point of view. Mediation provides a safe environment for people to talk through their issues and feelings. Good faith efforts are carried out consistent with the regulations in terms of actively recruiting minorities, women and the disabled, seeing that selection procedures are not discriminatory, reviewing employment policies to ensure that they are not discriminatory on their face or in effect, etc. Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is any unwarranted or unwelcome verbal or physical sexual advance, sexually explicit or derogatory statement, or discriminatory remark in the work place which is offensive or objectionable, or which causes you discomfort or humiliation, or which interferes with your job performance. Sexual harassment constitutes sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act .
Sexual harassment is a violation of federal and state law.
The Affirmative Action Office conducts internal complaint investigations. Employees, former employees and applicants may file compalints of discrimination with the Affirmative Action Office. An investigator summarizes the complaint's allegations and develops questions from the allegations. Training Under construction. Diversity Program Under construction.