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tolerated by Auria. Further, any retaliation against an individual who, in good faith, has complained about unlawful workplace discrimination, retaliation or harassment, or who has cooperated with Auria’s investigation of such matters, is similarly unlawful and will not be tolerated.

3. Complaints of Unlawful Workplace Harassment

Employees who have experienced conduct they believe is contrary to this Policy have an obligation to use this complaint procedure.

Each employee must help keep the workplace free of unlawful harassment. If an employee experiences conduct that violates this Policy, the employee should tell the harasser to stop if the employee feels comfortable doing so. Employees who have experienced or witnessed job-related conduct by employees, clients, or other third parties that they believe is unlawful harassment, or who believe that they have been treated in an unlawful, discriminatory manner, must promptly report the incident or concern to their supervisor. If they are not comfortable reporting to the supervisor, you may contact the Human Resources Manager. Complaints may be made verbally or in writing. Auria forbids retaliation against anyone who reports harassment or cooperates in an investigation of harassment. Auria strongly urges the reporting of all incidents of unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation regardless of the offender’s identity or position. All complaints will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Auria will maintain confidentiality throughout the investigatory process to the extent consistent with a fair and proper investigation. All employees involved in an investigation must also observe this confidentiality obligation. If it is determined that conduct in violation of this Policy has occurred, Auria will act promptly to eliminate the offending conduct and will take such other corrective action as it deems necessary to prevent the inappropriate conduct from reoccurring. Such action may include discipline up to and including termination of employment.

G. OPEN DOOR POLICY

1. Overview

AURIA has established an Open Door Policy for use by all employees. This procedure has been established to provide each employee with a readily accessible method of asking questions, making suggestions, and resolving issues and complaints on a mutually satisfactory basis.

2. Procedure

The employee should follow the normal chain of command when using the Open Door procedure. This means:  The employee should begin by discussing the issue with their immediate supervisor.  If the issue involves the immediate supervisor, the employee should consult with the next level of supervision.

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