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Such behavior reduces the contributions of those affected, lowers morale, stifles innovation and debate, and may result in absenteeism. This policy aims to ensure that no employee is subjected to any form of harassment or bullying. It provides avenues for employees to raise complaints—informally or formally—and outlines frameworks for resolving such complaints while addressing offensive or distressing behavior promptly and confidentially. **Definitions and the Law** For the purposes of this policy, the DOJ has adopted the following definitions: * **H.R.5 - 117th Congress (2021-2022):**\ The Equality Act defines harassment as unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic. This conduct has the purpose or effect of violating an individual's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment for that individual. * **Protected Characteristics** include: * Age * Disability * Gender reassignment * Pregnancy or maternity * Race (including color, nationality, and ethnic or national origin) * Religion or belief * Sex * Sexual orientation * Marital or civil partnership status * **Bullying:** Offensive, intimidating, malicious, or insulting behavior that undermines, humiliates, denigrates, or injures the recipient. * **Harassment:** Unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic. * **Unintentional Conduct:**\ Behavior may become harassment or bullying even if the person responsible did not intend to offend. Behavior that reasonable people would realize could likely offend is still considered harassment or bullying. **Employee Responsibilities** Employees are expected to contribute to creating a respectful workplace environment. Specific responsibilities include: * Behaving professionally and dressing appropriately at work. Employees working on Saturdays or Sundays are allowed to wear jeans. * Reporting any harassment or bullying they witness or experience. * Using the DOJ’s **Report and Support System** to report incidents, including anonymously, if necessary. **Manager Responsibilities** Managers must: * Promote a respectful, inclusive, and tolerant workplace culture. * Respond swiftly to complaints and incidents of harassment or bullying. * Ensure all employees are aware of the policy and receive proper training. * Take appropriate corrective action if harassment or bullying occurs. **Consequences of Misconduct** * Acts of discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimization are serious disciplinary offenses and will be addressed according to the DOJ’s Disciplinary Policy. * Deliberate or malicious complaints may result in disciplinary action. * Serious offenses may lead to dismissal or legal consequences. **Dress Code** Employees are expected to maintain smart business attire or uniforms while on duty. Weekend dress codes are more relaxed, allowing for jeans. **Work Location** The core workplace for DOJ employees is **City Hall**, located on Carcer Way. * Court Secretaries and Clerks are to remain at City Hall unless tasks require leaving. * Business Bureau members may work remotely as needed. * Judges may conduct court within City Hall or work remotely. *** This policy serves to uphold a respectful, professional, and supportive workplace that allows all employees to thrive. The DOJ takes complaints seriously and is committed to resolving issues fairly and efficiently. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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