Section 43.01.135 - Sexual harassment in the workplaceAgencies 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§ 450; 2007 c 76 § 2.Effective date-Purpose-2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.