Employment Connection Sexual Harassment

Refer to the County of Santa Clara sexual harassment policy for detailed information on what is considered sexual harassment.

If a Tier I, Tier II or WEX participant, when the County is the employer of record, reports an incident of sexual harassment, the following process must be followed.

A. The EC:

• Documents the reported allegation of sexual harassment.
• Communicates to the alleged victim that the county takes the complaint seriously, is taking action accordingly and will keep him/her updated with any developments.
• Removes client from worksite.
• Notifies the EPS, Admin Payroll unit, and SSPM of the incident.
• Notifies EPS to flag worksite.

B. The EPS:

• Flags worksite in ECA to suspend new placements.

C. The APU:

• Drafts formal notice, to be reviewed and approved by county counsel, to worksite supervisor to inform him/her of the reported allegation of sexual harassment and requests a review of the incident.
• Mails formal notice via certified mail after review and approval by county counsel.

D. The Worksite Manager:

• Conducts impartial investigation/review of reported sexual harassment and provides update to county within two weeks.

E. The EPM/APU Supervisor: