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training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, layoff, and other
forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment are
based upon ability to perform the job, as well as dependability,
integrity, and reliability.

2.3 Harassment
DPG intends to provide a work environment that is pleasant,
comfortable, and free from intimidation, hostility, or other
offenses which might interfere with work performance.
Harassment of any sort—verbal, physical, or visual—is
unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Responsibility
As a DPG employee, you are responsible for keeping the work
environment free of harassment. Any employee who becomes
aware of an incident of harassment, whether by witnessing the
incident or being told of it, must report it to DPG Management
immediately. When DPG becomes aware that harassment might
exist, it is obligated by law to take prompt and appropriate action,
whether or not the victim wants the company to do so.

Reporting
If you feel that you have experienced harassment, report the
incident immediately to DPG Management. We can take no
action if the incident goes unreported.
Appropriate investigation and disciplinary action will be taken.
All reports will be promptly investigated with due regard for
the privacy of everyone involved. Any employee found to have
harassed an associate employee or subordinate will be subject
to disciplinary action or possible discharge. DPG will also take
any additional action necessary to appropriately correct the
situation. DPG will not retaliate against any employee who makes
a good faith report of alleged harassment, even if the employee
was in error.
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