Other Types of Harassment

Prohibited harassment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected basis, includes behavior such as:

•  Verbal or written conduct such as threats, derogatory comments, or slurs;
•  Visual conduct such as derogatory posters, photographs, cartoons, drawings, or gestures;
• Physical conduct such as assault, unwanted touching, or blocking normal movement; and
• Retaliation for reporting harassment or threatening to report harassment.

All incidents of prohibited harassment that are reported will be investigated. AUHS will immediately undertake or direct an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the harassment allegations. The investigation will be completed and a determination regarding the reported harassment will be made and communicated to the employee or faculty member who complained and to the accused harasser(s).

If AUHS determines that prohibited harassment has occurred, AUHS will take effective remedial action commensurate with the circumstances. Appropriate action will also be taken to deter any future harassment. If a complaint of prohibited harassment is substantiated, appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge, will be taken. Whatever action is taken against the harasser will be communicated to the employee or faculty member who complained.

If you believe you have been harassed on the job, or if you are aware of the harassment of others, you should provide a written or verbal complaint to your Supervisor or Human Resources (hr.info@auhs.edu) as soon as possible. Your complaint should be as detailed as possible, including the names of individuals involved, the names of any witnesses, direct quotations when language is relevant, and any documentary evidence (notes, pictures, cartoons, and etcetera).

Applicable law also prohibits retaliation against any employee or faculty member by another employee or faculty member by AUHS for using this complaint procedure or for filing, testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing conducted by a governmental enforcement agency. Additionally, AUHS will not permit any retaliation against any employee or faculty member who complains of prohibited harassment or who participates in an investigation.