Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is
committed to providing a work environment free from sexual
harassment. As the Archivist of the United States, I place a
high premium on ensuring that we -- National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA) employees as well as our guests -- do our
part in creating a comfortable environment for everyone who uses
our facilities. To emphasize this commitment, I want to ensure
that we all clearly understand what constitutes sexual
harassment.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1)
submission to or rejection of such conduct is made either
explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person's job,
pay or career, or (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct
by a person is used as a basis for career or employment decisions
affecting that person, or (3) such conduct interferes with an
individual's performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive environment.
Sexual harassment is a prohibited personnel practice. I will not
tolerate behaviors that create an offensive atmosphere and work
environment that undermines our mission accomplishment.
Allegations of sexual harassment will be dealt with swiftly and
fairly. Where it is found to occur, corrective action, including
appropriate disciplinary measures, will be taken. Multiple
avenues for resolution and redress are available. Employees may
use the Equal Employment Opportunity Discrimination Complaint
Process, the Administrative Grievance Procedures or the
appropriate Negotiated Grievance Procedures.
Prevention of sexual harassment is the responsibility of all
employees. However, managers and supervisors must set the
example in treating all people with mutual respect and dignity,
fostering a positive climate, and taking appropriate action when
conduct is disruptive, provoking, discriminatory or otherwise
unprofessional.
I pledge to enforce the highest standards of personal conduct in
the workplace and I ask each one of you to join me in this
commitment. We must exhibit the highest professional behavior
and courtesy as we work together to accomplish our mission.
JOHN W. CARLIN
Archivist of the United States
July 22, 1998
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