3 Colo. Code Regs. § 708-1-81.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Rule 3 CCR 708-1-81.6 - Sexual Orientation Harassment

Unlawful harassment is conduct that creates an environment that is subjectively and objectively hostile, intimidating, or offensive on the basis of sexual orientation. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Asking unwelcome personal questions about an individual's sexual orientation;

(2) Intentionally causing distress to an individual by disclosing to others the individual's sexual orientation;

(3) Using offensive names or terminology regarding an individual's sexual orientation;

(4) Deliberately misusing an individual's preferred name, form of address, or gender-related pronoun; or

(5) Harassing, subjecting to differential treatment, discharging, demoting, or denying promotion opportunities or employment benefits to an individual because of open discussion or other communication or presentation related to an individual's gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

An individual alleging harassment based upon sexual orientation may take advantage of any corrective or remedial measures made available by a covered entity. A covered entity shall initiate a reasonable investigation and take prompt and effective remedial action, if appropriate.

3 CCR 708-1-81.6

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