Zero Tolerance of Discrimination

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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 08:05:30 -0400
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Subject: Zero Tolerance of Discrimination

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                                THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
                                          WASHINGTON
     
                                      February 10, 1997
     
                                          MEMORANDUM
     
     To:         All DOI Employees
     
     From:       Secretary /s/
     
     Subject:    Zero Tolerance of Discrimination
     
     Soon after my arrival, I expressed my personal commitment to promote 
     diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace.  As part of 
     this commitment, I also stressed that sexual harassment would not be 
     tolerated.  I am equally committed to a policy that ensures that any 
     type of harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, 
     religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated 
     in the Department.
     
     It is important that employees of this Department be treated with 
     respect and professionalism and not be subject to behavior or language 
     that is insulting, threatening, harassing, or demeaning.  This type of 
     behavior or language is unacceptable as it not only can be personally 
     offensive or harmful but it also can inhibit an employee's ability to 
     reach his/her full potential.  Anybody engaging in such behavior or 
     language will be subject to appropriate disciplinary or administrative 
     action.  In addition, I expect managers to respond to complaints 
     swiftly and appropriately as they will be held accountable for taking 
     steps to eliminate such behavior and to ensure that the work 
     environment is one where employees are treated fairly and 
     respectfully.
     
     Discrimination has no place in this Department.  I expect all managers 
     and employees to abide by this policy.