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Farmers Branch trains board members on harassment, hostile work environment and reporting procedures
Summary
Jeffrey Ross, director of human resources for the City of Farmers Branch, told board and commission members during orientation that the city requires harassment-awareness training and explained how to recognize and report harassment, including sexual harassment and hostile work-environment behavior.
Jeffrey Ross, director of human resources for the City of Farmers Branch, told board and commission members during orientation that the city requires harassment-awareness training and explained how to recognize and report harassment, including sexual harassment and hostile work-environment behavior.
The training matters because board and commission members represent the city in public settings and may encounter or witness conduct that creates legal or safety risks. Ross reviewed types of harassment, consent standards, examples of prohibited behavior and the city’s reporting channels.
Ross said harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual…
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