Harassment Policy

Company: [Company Name] · Effective Date: [Date]

Zero-Tolerance Statement

[Company Name] prohibits harassment based on race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, in any form.

What Constitutes Harassment

Unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, or is a condition of employment. This includes verbal, physical, and visual conduct, as well as harassment via email, messaging, or social media related to work.

Sexual Harassment Specifically

Includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including "quid pro quo" harassment (conditioning employment benefits on sexual favors).

Reporting

Employees who experience or witness harassment should report it immediately to [HR/Manager/Designated Contact], through any of the following channels: [List channels — in person, email, hotline].

Investigation

All complaints are investigated promptly and as confidentially as possible.

No Retaliation

[Company Name] strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports harassment in good faith or participates in an investigation.

Consequences

Confirmed violations of this policy result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Training

All employees receive harassment prevention training [Frequency, and note if legally required in your state].

Adopted by: ______________________ Date: ____________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Several states (including California, New York, and Illinois) legally require anti-harassment training on a specific schedule, with minimum content requirements — confirm your state's specific mandate rather than relying on a generic training program.*