Sexual Harrasment and Retaliation Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/2025
Prepared by: Brian Amoah, Agency Manager
Amova Care
Address: 1755 Park St, STE 200, Naperville, IL 60563

Policy Statement

Amova Care is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from sexual harassment and retaliation. Sexual harassment is unlawful, violates the dignity of individuals, and is prohibited under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

All employees, managers, supervisors, and non-employees (e.g., independent contractors) are prohibited from engaging in any form of sexual harassment or retaliation.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature when:

  1. Submission to such conduct is made a condition of employment.

  2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment decisions.

  3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Unwelcome touching, sexual gestures, or physical conduct.

  • Sexual jokes, slurs, or comments.

  • Displaying sexually explicit materials.

  • Repeated unwelcome requests for dates or social interactions.

Prohibition of Retaliation

Retaliation against an employee for reporting sexual harassment, participating in an investigation, or opposing unlawful conduct is strictly prohibited. Retaliation may include adverse employment actions such as termination, demotion, or changes in job duties or working conditions.

Reporting Procedure

  1. Who Can Report:

    • Employees, applicants, or any individual working with Amova Care who believes they have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or retaliation.

  2. How to Report:

    • Reports can be made verbally or in writing to any of the following:

      • Immediate Supervisor

      • Agency Manager: Gracie Amoah (Phone: 630-277-9564)

      • Human Resources Department

  3. Confidentiality:

    • Reports will be handled with the highest degree of confidentiality possible, consistent with the need to investigate and resolve the complaint.

  4. Investigations:

    • All complaints will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Appropriate corrective action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

Disciplinary Action

Employees or individuals who are found to have violated this policy may face disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Non-employees who violate this policy may face contract termination or other appropriate action.

Training Requirements

Amova Care will provide mandatory sexual harassment prevention training to all employees annually in compliance with Section 2-109 of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Acknowledgment

By implementing this policy, Amova Care reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

Signed,
Gracie Amoah
Agency Manager

This policy satisfies the Illinois legal requirements for sexual harassment and retaliation prevention. Let me know if you need further refinements or assistance!