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I was always under the assumption that if I didn't make any remark or unwanted advances that I would be ok. Here is the EEO on Sexual Harassment & Discrimination. I have bolded and underlined where I screwed up. I think the only thing that saved me is that the guy in question was a higher rank than me.... I certainly opened my eyes wider.
AFTER EDIT: Yes, I apologized to her and asked for her forgiveness, which she graciously gave. We remain friends to this day.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION and
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY STATEMENT
Our Core Values of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty demand our commitment and
dedication to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Sustained mission
excellence requires it. Federal law and policy compel it. Our Duty to People is founded
upon it.
Unlawful discrimination, including harassment, is incompatible with our Service values.
We will respect those we serve and those who serve with us. We will cultivate and
sustain a work environment that is free from conduct that unreasonably interferes with
an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile work
environment based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including
gender identity, sexual harassment, pregnancy and sexual orientation), age, disability,
genetic information, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, engagement in a
protected Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) activity or any other basis protected by
the law. We will proactively address such conduct before it affects our people and our
mission performance. Each Coast Guard member will be familiar with our EEO policies
to prevent and eliminate all forms of discrimination and harassment.
The Coast Guard's Civil Rights Directorate website contains guidelines for appropriately
reporting and responding to incidents of unlawful discrimination and harassment:
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgOO/cgOOh/. Coast Guard members who believe they have
been subjected to unlawful discrimination and/or harassment should report it as well as
any suspected retaliation or reprisal related to an EEO complaint. Reports shall be
made promptly through the supervisory chain of command, the local Civil Rights or
Human Resources Offices, or through other appropriate grievance procedures. All
complaints and reports alleging unlawful discrimination and/or harassment will be
processed promptly, thoroughly, impartially and through a process that protects privacy.
In cases where it is determined that discrimination has occurred, leaders and managers
will take immediate and appropriate corrective action.
At all times, we will provide an environment that promotes dignity, respect, fairness and
inclusion. These are essential elements to the sustainment of operational excellence, a
positive command climate and a healthy work environment. It is who we are.
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