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City of Arden Hills Personnel Policy Effective February 29,201-5G <br />Verbal or written abuse kidding or comments that are sexually-oriented and <br />considered unacceptable by another individual.This includes comments about an <br />individual's body or appearance where such comments go beyond mere courtesy, <br />telling"dirty jokes"or any other tasteless sexually oriented comments,innuendos or <br />actions that offend others. <br />Requests or demands for sexual favors This includes subtle or obvious expectations, <br />pressures or requests for any type of sexual favor,along with an implied or specific <br />promise of favorable treatment(or negative consequence) concerning one's current or <br />future job. <br />Possession and Use of Dangerous Weapons <br />Possession or use of a dangerous weapon see att*ehed-definitions)is prohibited on eCity <br />property,in city vehicles or in any personal vehicle which is being used for eCity <br />business This includes employees with valid permits to carry firearms. <br />The following exceptions to the dangerous weapons prohibition are as follows: <br />Employees legally in possession of a firearm for which the employee holds a valid <br />permit if required and said firearm is secured within an attended personal vehicle or <br />concealed from view within a locked unattended personal vehicle while that person is <br />working on eCity property. <br />A person who is showing or transferring the weapon or firearm to a police officer as <br />part of an investigation. <br />Police officers and employees who are in possession of a weapon or firearm in the <br />scope of their official duties. <br />Employee Response to Disrespectful Workplace Behavior <br />Employees who believe that disrespectful behavior is occurring are encouraged to deal <br />with the situation in one of the ways listed below.However,if the allegations involve <br />violent behavior,sexual harassment or discriminatory behavior,then the employee is <br />responsible for taking one of the actions below. If employees see or overhear a violation <br />of this policy,they are encouraged to follow the steps below. <br />Step 1(a) Politely,but firmly,tell whoever is engaging in the disrespectful behavior how <br />you feel about their actions Politely request the person to stop the behavior because Yo <br />feel intimidated offended or uncomfortable If practical bring a witness with you for this <br />discussion. <br />Step 1(b) If you fear adverse consequences could result from telling the offender or if <br />the matter is not resolved by direct contact,go to your supervisor or eCity <br />Administrator.The person to whom you speak is responsible for documenting the issues <br />and for givingyyou a status report on the matter no later than ten business days after your <br />report. <br />Step 1(c) In the case of violent behavior,all employees are required to report the incident <br />79