Ethics & Compliance Highlight: Harassment and Discrimination

Written on 06/14/2021
Jonathan Brannan


Harrassment and Discrimination

Huntington Ingalls Industries is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment free from threats, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination. HII has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, medical condition including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status or any other categories protected under applicable laws. Any discrimination or harassment must be brought immediately to the attention of your supervisor or manager, Human Resources, Labor Relations, EEO, Ethics Office or the OpenLine. Harassment and Discrimination

Workplace harassment:

• Is unwelcome, offensive behavior that is sexual in nature or is based on any of the categories listed above.

• May also encompass other forms of hostile, intimidating, threatening, bullying, humiliating, or violent behavior, some of which may not necessarily rise to the level of unlawful discrimination, but are nonetheless prohibited at HII.

• Includes, but is not limited to:

    • Racist, sexist or ethnic comments, jokes or gestures.

    • Any conduct or statement creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

What to avoid:

• Behavior that demeans, degrades, abuses or shows disrespect to any individual.

• Any unsolicited or unwelcome sexual advances (touching, brushing, pinching, coercing, etc.).

• Verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

• Comments about a person’s body.

• Sexually suggestive jokes, pictures or objects regarding gender-specific traits.

• Behavior that is not welcome, personally offensive, interferes with work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

 

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