Workplace Free of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of workplace harassment that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, unwelcome physical conduct, or other physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct or visuals of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment humiliates and demeans its victims. Triad is committed to providing a work environment that is free of harassment. Harassment of any type, including sexual harassment and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation, or gender identity is strictly prohibited. We all have an affirmative duty to maintain a work environment free of harassment to ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Summary of Policy

The Laboratory prohibits all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, and considers it unacceptable conduct. It is expected that all employees will treat one another with respect. Reports of sexual harassment are taken seriously and will result in prompt corrective and/or disciplinary action for any act that violates policy. The Laboratory has a designated Sexual Harassment Officer (SHO) and a dedicated, confidential phone line for reporting of sexual harassment. Sexual relations between a manager and a subordinate, or a mentor and a mentee, regardless of whether the relationship is consensual is prohibited by the Laboratory.

Do the Right Thing

Know the Laboratory’s requirements and reporting options related to sexual harassment
Report any instance of harassment, either directly experienced or observed, to the appropriate authority
Remember that managers are required to report any instances of alleged sexual harassment.
Avoid situations that violate the law or Los Alamos National Laboratory's Sexual Harassment policy
Do not engage in any behavior, including making statements, displaying visual material, or behaving in any manner that could potentially be construed as sexual harassment.
Fully cooperate in any investigation of sexual harassment.

Common Questions

My manager has asked me out on several occasions. I would be interested in pursuing a relationship, which could lead to a sexual relationship. Is this allowed?

A supervisor on another team has been making sexually-oriented jokes at work. The supervisor does not tell the jokes directly to me, but I can hear them, and it bothers me. I fear reprisal if I report the situation to my supervisor. What should I do?

I frequently work with vendors and subcontractors. Recently one has started complimenting me on my appearance and asking me to go to lunch. I have told him that I am not interested, but he continues the behavior, and it is making me very uncomfortable.

Additional Resources:

Sexual Harassment Officer (SHO): (505) 695-4112
Dedicated Anonymous Sexual Harassment reporting line: (505) 606-8167
HR-ER: (505) 667-8730
HR-LR (if craft employee): (505) 664-0972
Employee Concerns Program 24 hour-Hotline: (844) 537-9524
Employee Concerns Program
P721, Sexual Harassment