RCW 43.01.135
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Agencies as defined in RCW 41.06.020 , except for institutions of higher education, shall:
(1)Update or develop and disseminate among all agency employees and contractors a policy that:
(a)Defines and prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace;
(b)Includes procedures that describe how the agency will address concerns of employees who are affected by sexual harassment in the workplace;
(c)Identifies appropriate sanctions and disciplinary actions; and
(d)Complies with guidelines adopted by the director of personnel under RCW 41.06.395 ;
(2)Respond promptly and effectively to sexual harassment concerns;
(3)Conduct training and education for all employees in order to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment in the organization;
(4)Inform employees of their right to file a complaint with the Washington state human rights commission under chapter 49.60 RCW, or with the federal equal employment opportunity commission under Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964; and
(5)Report to the department of enterprise services on compliance with this section.
The cost of the training programs shall be borne by state agencies within existing resources.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 450 ; 2007 c 76 s 2 .]
Notes:
Effective date — Purpose — 2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003 .