HQ MEDCOM OFFICE OF EEO PROGRAMS Bases of Discrimination Race Color Sex National Origin Religion Disability Reprisal prior EEOprotected activity Age Time Limits Aggrieved person must bring the claim of discrimination to the attention of the EEO Office within ID: 161869
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Equal Employment Opportunity and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
HQ MEDCOM
OFFICE OF EEO PROGRAMSSlide2
Bases of Discrimination
Race
Color
Sex
National Origin
Religion
Disability
Reprisal (prior EEO-protected activity)
Age Slide3
Time Limits
Aggrieved person must bring the claim of discrimination to the attention of the EEO Office within
45 calendar days
of occurrence.Slide4
Protocol
Aggrieved person should attempt to resolve issue through chain of command prior to coming to EEO Office, where feasible.
Management should make every attempt to resolve issue with the aggrieved person.Slide5
Processing
Traditional pre-complaint counseling is performed within 30 calendar days.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation) is completed within 90 calendar days.Slide6
Benefits of Resolution
Restores harmony to the workplace
Saves money
Saves time
Saves emotionsSlide7
Sexual Harassment Dynamics
A
ttitude
B
ehavior
C
ommunicationSlide8
Sexual Harassment Defined
Unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; other conduct of a sexual nature:
Affecting terms or conditions of employment
Used for employment decisions
Creating a hostile work environment Slide9
Types of Harassment
Quid Pro Quo
(Tangible Employment Action)
Hostile Work EnvironmentSlide10
Symbolic Harassment
Clothing
Jewelry
Hair Style
Vehicle Attachments
Computer Screen Savers and E-mailSlide11
Verbal Harassment
Slang
Jokes
Profanity
Tone
Pitch
Speech Timing
PausesSlide12
Non-verbal Harassment
Distance – Intimate/Personal/Social/Public
Touch
Eye Contact
Body LanguageSlide13
Organizational Impact
Lost productivity
Absenteeism
Lost time and resources
Negative impact on cohesion, morale, performance, mission accomplishmentSlide14
Personal Impact
Creation or reinforcement of sexual/racial stereotypes
Avoidance
Homicidal violence
Suicidal violenceSlide15
Addressing Harassment
Keep a record
* Date, time, location
* What was said by you and harasser
* Names of any witnesses
* Names of anyone you told
* Names of others harassedSlide16
Preventing Harassment
Issue and post policy
Ensure management accountability
De-sexualize workplace – focus on professionalism
Investigate complaints thoroughly, impartially; take corrective action
TrainSlide17
Avenues of Redress
Informal Actions
* Confront
* Talk with supervisor
* Pursue EEO counseling
Formal Actions
* File discrimination complaint, IG, MSPBSlide18
MEDCOM EEO Office
HQ USA Medical Command
Office of EEO Programs
ATTN: MCEE
2050
Worth Road, Suite 20
Fort
Sam Houston, TX
78234-6020
(
210) 221-8170