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Any employee who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment prohibited by this policy, or individuals who witness or have knowledge of possible sexual harassment, should immediately report the matter to his or her direct supervisor, the next higher supervisor, their agency director or other designated agency personnel. Alternatively, any complaint, including those regarding senior agency officials and directors, may be submitted directly to the director of the Department of Administrative Services or the Governor’s Office without reporting the matter internally to the employee’s agency.
To facilitate the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint, the employee is encouraged to fill out the employee complaint form.
However, an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint will be undertaken regardless of the manner in which the complaint is conveyed.
Every complaint made pursuant to this policy shall be promptly investigated to the extent necessary to determine whether a violation of this policy occurred, and whether remedial measures are necessary. Complaints and records relating to complaints are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Iowa’s open records laws.