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County Attorney's Report 13. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	11/01/2018
Issue: Amending Provisions of the Unlawful Harassment Policy
From:	Charles Peppler
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Amending the Unlawful Harassment Policy, Section II, Part C. 38.

That the Board adopt the attached amended Unlawful Harassment Policy. Since its original adoption on April 17, 2018, the Board approved a negotiated settlement agreement with the EEOC in which the County agreed to amend and adopt an updated anti-harassment policy with clear, multiple avenues for employees to make complaints, whether in writing or orally.

BACKGROUND:

The original purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Policy is to implement the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, the Unlawful Harassment Policy, and the requirements of the U.S. Department of Justice as recipients of grants and federal funding.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This amended policy complies with the negotiated settlement agreement with the EEOC approved by the Board on September 6, 2018.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Human Resources Department will maintain and implement the Unlawful Harassment Policy, dated November 1, 2018. In addition, Fire-Rescue Division will follow and implement the portion of the policy as it pertains to them.

Attachments
Unlawful Harassment Policy
Unlawful Harassment Complaint Form