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complaint and investigatory process will include the complainant, the accused harasser, and witnesses,
if any.

Complaint Procedures

If an applicant, Employee, or any other individual affiliated, or conducting business, with the LSBA
believes he/she or another individual has been discriminated, harassed or retaliated against, in violation
of the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation policy, by an LSBA Employee, volunteer,
contractor, vendor, Member, or visitor, he/she has a right and a duty to immediately report the
prohibited conduct pursuant to the complaint procedure described herein.

 Immediately report the incident to your immediate supervisor or, the LSBA Executive
Director.

 If an immediate response is not received from the supervisor or the LSBA Executive
Director, the reporting individual must immediately advise the LSBA Board Secretary of
the complaint, in writing.

 A written complaint should be as specific as possible, including the names of any persons
involved, a description of the conduct and the effect the conduct is having on working
conditions and work performance, and the names of any witnesses who could assist in the
investigation.

 Further participation in the investigation by the reporting individual may be necessary.
Regardless of his/her participation in any subsequent investigation, the reporting individual
will be informed of the outcome.

Complaint Resolution

The LSBA’s policy is to investigate all complaints thoroughly and promptly. To the extent practicable
and consistent with a thorough investigation, the LSBA will endeavor to keep complaints confidential.

If an investigation confirms that harassment, discrimination, or retaliation has occurred in violation of
this policy, the LSBA will take appropriate corrective and disciplinary action, up to and including
termination, or potential discontinuation of an individual’s professional or business relationship with
the LSBA for individuals who are non-employees.

Regardless of the investigation findings, the LSBA will communicate its findings to the complainant.

It is the obligation of all Employees and other individuals associated, or conducting business with, the
LSBA to cooperate fully with the investigatory process. Disciplinary action or other appropriate
measures will be taken against any individual who attempts to discourage or prevent anyone from
using the LSBA’s complaint procedures to report conduct in violation of this policy.

It is the right and duty of all individuals to immediately report any conduct he/she believes may
constitute discrimination, harassment or retaliation in violation of this policy. The LSBA cannot
promptly investigate and resolve conduct of which it is not aware. The LSBA will not condone or

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