Harassment
Residents, students, faculty, and staff recognize the right of all individuals to be treated with respect without regard to position, race, age, gender, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, color, marital status, military status, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law.
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s policy is that sexual harassment is not acceptable conduct at the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Sexual harassment is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, Section 703 and by the Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX. Further, the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine shall take all steps reasonably necessary to prevent sexual harassment from occurring, which will include affirmatively raising the subject and expressing strong disapproval thereof, developing appropriate sanctions, informing faculty, staff, and students of their rights and developing methods to sensitize all concerned.
According to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services: “A Catholic health care institution must treat its employees respectfully and justly.” Consistent with those directives and with our core value of respect and our commitment to providing a safe, just and diverse work environment, SSM Health (SSM) strives to maintain a workplace free from unlawful harassment. Offensive physical, written or spoken conduct based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. Retaliation against any person involved in the reporting, investigation, or resolution of a harassment complaint will not be tolerated.
If you have been subject to harassment and elect to pursue the matter as either an informal or formal complaint, you may call the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action (DAA) at (314) 977-3838 or the SLU HOTLINE at (877) 525-KNOW.