Sexual Harassment

In accordance with applicable law, AUHS prohibits sexual harassment and harassment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, age, or any other basis.

Definition
Applicable state and federal law defines sexual harassment as unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or visual, verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) submission to the conduct is made a term or condition of employment; or (2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as basis for employment decisions affecting the individual; or (3) the conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the faculty member’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Sexual harassment on the job is unlawful whether it involves co-worker harassment, harassment by a supervisor or harassment by persons doing business with or for AUHS.