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05-23-2005, 07:43 AM
PRACTICES ACT
(Section 46a-60(a)(8) of the Connecticut General Statutes AND
TITLES VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
(Title 43 United States Code Section 200e et seq.)
SEXUAL HARASSMENT MEANS “ANY UNWELCOME SEXUAL ADVANCES OR REQUESTS FOR SEXUAL FAVORS OR ANY CONDUCT OF A SEXUAL NATURE WHEN:
(1) SUBMISSION TO SUCH CONDUCT IS MADE EITHER EXPLICITLY OR IMPLICITLY A TERM OR CONDITION OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S EMPLOYMENT;
(2) SUBMISSION TO OR REJECTION OF SUCH CONDUCT BY ANY INDIVIDUAL IS USED AS THE BASIS FOR EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS AFFECTING SUCH INDIVIDUAL; OR
(3) SUCH CONDUCT HAS THE PURPOSE OR EFFECT OF SUBSTANTIALLY INTERFERING WITH AN INDIVIDUAL’S WORK PERFORMANCE OR CREATING AN INTIMIDATING, HOSTILE OR OFFENSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.”
Examples of SEXUAL HARASSMENT include:
UNWELCOME SEXUAL ADVANCES, SUGGESTIVE OR LEWD REMARKS, UNWANTED HUGS, TOUCHES, KISSES, REQUESTS FOR SEXUAL FAVORS, RETALIATION FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DEROGATORY OR PORNOGRAPHIC POSTERS, CARTOONS
OR DRAWINGS
Remedies for SEXUAL HARASSMENT include
CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS, BACK PAY, COMPENSATORY DAMAGES, HIRING, PROMOTION OR REINSTATEMENT
INDIVIDUALS WHO ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT MAYALSO BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, CONTACT THE CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Connecticut law requires that a formal written complaint be filed with the Commission within 180 days of the date when the alleged harassment occurred.
(Section 46a-60(a)(8) of the Connecticut General Statutes AND
TITLES VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
(Title 43 United States Code Section 200e et seq.)
SEXUAL HARASSMENT MEANS “ANY UNWELCOME SEXUAL ADVANCES OR REQUESTS FOR SEXUAL FAVORS OR ANY CONDUCT OF A SEXUAL NATURE WHEN:
(1) SUBMISSION TO SUCH CONDUCT IS MADE EITHER EXPLICITLY OR IMPLICITLY A TERM OR CONDITION OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S EMPLOYMENT;
(2) SUBMISSION TO OR REJECTION OF SUCH CONDUCT BY ANY INDIVIDUAL IS USED AS THE BASIS FOR EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS AFFECTING SUCH INDIVIDUAL; OR
(3) SUCH CONDUCT HAS THE PURPOSE OR EFFECT OF SUBSTANTIALLY INTERFERING WITH AN INDIVIDUAL’S WORK PERFORMANCE OR CREATING AN INTIMIDATING, HOSTILE OR OFFENSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.”
Examples of SEXUAL HARASSMENT include:
UNWELCOME SEXUAL ADVANCES, SUGGESTIVE OR LEWD REMARKS, UNWANTED HUGS, TOUCHES, KISSES, REQUESTS FOR SEXUAL FAVORS, RETALIATION FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DEROGATORY OR PORNOGRAPHIC POSTERS, CARTOONS
OR DRAWINGS
Remedies for SEXUAL HARASSMENT include
CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS, BACK PAY, COMPENSATORY DAMAGES, HIRING, PROMOTION OR REINSTATEMENT
INDIVIDUALS WHO ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT MAYALSO BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, CONTACT THE CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Connecticut law requires that a formal written complaint be filed with the Commission within 180 days of the date when the alleged harassment occurred.
