Spectrum Ethics | Harassment

Harassment & Discrimination

We encourage you to first tell the person to stop. If you’re not comfortable with this, or the activity does not stop, contact your supervisor or Ethics Officer.

Main Points:

Every employee is responsible for maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with company policy.

Equal opportunity in employment related decisions (i.e. hiring, promotion, assignments, compensation, etc.) is required.

All employees are required to adhere to company policy related to the prevention and reporting of discrimination and/or harassment.

Spectrum practices zero tolerance for discriminatory actions towards any and all protected classes (i.e. race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation).

Spectrum is committed to being responsive to all concerns expressed and will respond to any report of harassment and/or discrimination relayed to them.

Retaliation of any kind for reporting concerns or unacceptable conduct is prohibited.

Key Topics - Workplace Environment Harassment & Discrimination Employment Relationships Prohibited Substances Company Resources Employment & Credentials

Lately, co-worker has been making me feel nervous and uncomfortable. He often asks me out for drinks and comments on my appearance when no one else is around. I’ve turned down all of his offers and have asked him to stop making these comments, but his behavior hasn’t changed one bit. What should I do to fix this situation?

A: Because you’ve made it clear to your co-worker that his behavior is unwelcome and is making you feel uncomfortable, this may be sexual harassment. You should report his conduct right away. Please remember that you won’t face any retaliation for making a good faith report. Retaliation is a violation of the Code and will not be tolerated.

One of my coworkers often insults my ethnicity under his breath and tells other employees that I’m not qualified to do my work. He recently refused to provide me work-related information I had requested, claiming that it was too “high-tech” for me to understand. How should I handle this situation?

A: Harassment can come in many forms, including derogatory remarks. If your coworker is intentionally and repeatedly offending you, and if you are unable to resolve the matter by directly confronting your coworker, then you should report the situation. Harassing behavior violates the Code and goes against our commitment to treat each other with dignity and respect. This conduct will never be allowed at Spectrum.

How do I know when to report sexual harassment?

A: Examples of sexual harassment include but are not limited to:

Sexual favors, jokes, pictures, or messages
Inappropriate and demeaning comments about appearance
Any sexual conduct that is uninvited or makes someone feel uncomfortable

If you or another employee is a victim of harassment, report it!