Other Harassment Action Checklist - Workplace
What this document covers
The Other Harassment Action Checklist - Workplace is a legal document designed to guide employers and employees in addressing various forms of harassment in the workplace that are not primarily sexual in nature. This checklist serves to ensure that all aspects of workplace harassment, including discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, and other protected categories, are carefully considered and documented.
Situations where this form applies
This checklist should be used when an employee reports harassment that does not fall under sexual harassment provisions. It is essential for creating a clear record of incidents, especially when addressing behaviors that may lead to a hostile work environment. This form can be utilized during training sessions, investigations, or as part of ongoing workplace policy discussions regarding harassment.
Who needs this form
- Employers seeking to create a safe working environment
- Human resources professionals tasked with handling workplace conflicts
- Employees who want to report or address harassment incidents
- Managers aiming to understand their obligations regarding workplace harassment
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved in the harassment incident.
- Document the specific actions that occurred, including dates, times, and locations.
- Include witness statements and any supporting evidence that pertains to the incident.
- Outline the steps taken to address the situation, including any disciplinary actions.
- Submit the completed checklist to the appropriate person or department for further action.
Is notarization required?
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to document incidents thoroughly.
- Not submitting the checklist in a timely manner.
- Ignoring subtle forms of harassment that may seem less serious.
- Not following up on the resolution of reported incidents.
Advantages of online completion
- Easy access and download from any location.
- Ability to edit and customize the checklist to fit specific circumstances.
- Secure storage and backup options for completed forms.
- Streamlined process for reporting and addressing harassment.
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FAQ
If you feel like you've been a victim of workplace harassment, you can file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Before you file the claim, educate yourself to ensure that the incident actually counts as harassment. For various reasons, people make many false claims of harassment.
Harassment based on race. Harassment based on gender. Harassment based on religion. Harassment based on disability. Harassment based on sexual orientation. Age-related harassment. Sexual harassment. Quid pro quo sexual harassment.
Examples of harassment in the workplace include derogatory jokes, racial slurs, personal insults, and expressions of disgust or intolerance toward a particular race. Abuse may range from mocking a worker's accent to psychologically intimidating employees by making threats or displaying discriminatory symbols.
Legal Requirements for a Hostile Environment The actions or behavior must discriminate against a protected classification such as age, religion, disability, or race. The behavior or communication must be pervasive, lasting over time, and not limited to an off-color remark or two that a coworker found annoying.
The first thing an employee experiencing harassment should do is to inform their employer.
Verbal/Written. Physical. Visual.
Step 1: Listen attentively to allegations of harassment. Step 2: Take immediate action pending an investigation. Step 3: Investigate the harassment complaint. Step 4: Draw reasonable, good-faith conclusions about the harassment complaint.
Make use of resources. The first step is to check your company's employee handbook. Report it. Write it down. Band together with co-workers. Keep your own records. Get witnesses. Gather information. Consider filing with the EEOC.
5. The first step of handling any workplace harassment is to confront your harasser directly. Is this a true statement? Yes, it's true because you must give the harasser a chance to apologize and change their behavior before filing an official complaint.
