It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person’s sex. The courts have determined that sexual harassment is a form of discrimination under Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991, being 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq. All persons have a right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment Sexual harassment is unacceptable misconduct which affects individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. It is a policy of the county to prohibit harassment of any person by any county official, agent, employee or county agency or office on the basis of sex or gender. All county officials, agents, employees and county agencies or offices are prohibited from sexually harassing any person, regardless of any employment relationship or lack thereof.
(Res. passed 1-9-2018)