WHEN TO CONTACT THE EEO/AA OFFICER As a matter of longstanding policy, the New Jersey Judiciary prohibits discrimination against employees and members of the public, as well as harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment, based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and other factors fully described in the Judiciary’s Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Anti- Discrimination. A complaint may be brought to you, as a manager or supervisor of the Judiciary, at any time, orally or in writing. Any manager or supervisor who receives such complaints must immediately report them to the local EEO/AA Officer and, if warranted, should take interim remedial action. The local EEO/AA Officer will provide consultation to the manager or supervisor to assure that any response or remedial action taken is suited to the circumstances, assess whether the matter can be handled without a detailed investigation, and ensure that the complaint is resolved as expeditiously as possible. The EEO/AA Officer is also available to provide guidance to Judiciary managers and supervisors on EEO/AA related matters. WHEN TO CONTACT THE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE LIAISON Workplace violence is: Any physical force used to threaten, injure, or damage; Any harassment or threats communicated in person, by letters, or telephone, or through any electronic medium; Act may be verbal, non-verbal, or physical behavior that is threatening, intimidating, and harassing; May include property damage. The workplace for purposes of workplace violence is: The physical area of operations including buildings, grounds, and parking facilities provided for any Judiciary activity; Any field location or site at which a Judiciary employee is engaged in work activity; Includes travel between sites; Includes Judiciary programs occurring during or after normal workday hours. As a manager or supervisor, if you become aware of any acts of workplace violence you should inform the local Workplace Violence Liaison and complete a Security Incident Report Form. When deemed necessary, the Appointing Authority will designate an investigator to make recommendations regarding the handling of a particular incident. 22