Human Rights & Fair Employment Practices

Unlawful Harassment

This Miami-Dade County policy ensures a work environment free of discrimination and includes harassment on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, retaliation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or the exercise of constitutional or statutory rights.  This Administrative Order is intended to make clear that all County employees who believe they have been unlawfully harassed must notify the County's Office of Human Rights and Fair Employment Practices or Fair Employment Practices Liaison or their supervisor, and may file a complaint for a prompt and proper investigation.  If an investigation confirms the existence of unlawful harassment, the Office of Human Rights and Fair Employment Practices will pursue prompt and corrective action, including remedial relief for the victim and appropriate disciplinary action against the offender.  Employment actions that are based on an employee's performance or other legitimate reasons are not harassment.