As used in this chapter:
(a) "Discrimination" is defined as conduct that is harassing, offensive, or disruptive. Discrimination encompasses any form of harassment, to include motivations such as: race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, disability, national origin, family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
(b) "Sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived homosexuality; bisexuality; or heterosexuality, by orientation or practice, by and between consenting adults.
(c) "Gender identity or expression" means having or being perceived as having gender-related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior, whether or not that identity, appearance, expression, or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the person's assigned sex at birth.
(Ord. 06-2017. Passed 3-28-17.)
(d) "Sexual harassment" is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, comments or requests. Sexual harassment exists when employment decisions are based upon sexual conduct or when the work place is so permeated with conduct of a sexual nature that it alters the terms and conditions of employment and creates an abusive and hostile working environment.
(Ord. 109-98. Passed 1-26-99.)