Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-141
Prohibition on sexual harassment
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It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person's sex. The Courts have determined that sexual harassment is a form of discrimination under Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991. All persons have a right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is unacceptable misconduct which affects individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. It is a policy of the City of Pontiac to prohibit harassment of any person by any city official, city agent, city employee or city agency or office on the basis of sex or gender. All city officials, city agents, city employees and city agencies or offices are prohibited from sexually harassing any person, regardless of any employment relationship or lack thereof.
Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 § 24-141 establishes that sexual harassment constitutes a form of sex-based discrimination and is explicitly prohibited within the city's jurisdiction. The provision applies to all city officials, agents, employees, and agencies, extending protections to any person regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or employment status. Courts have recognized sexual harassment as a form of discrimination under Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991, and this local provision reinforces that framework at the municipal level.
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While § 24-141 is directed at city officials and employees rather than private landlords specifically, it signals Pontiac's broader policy commitment to prohibiting sex-based harassment in all interactions involving city functions. Property owners and managers who interact with city agencies or whose tenants may file complaints with city offices should be aware that the city maintains a zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment in those contexts. Operators generally benefit from maintaining their own written anti-harassment policies that align with the standards articulated in provisions like § 24-141.
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Under Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 § 24-141, any person who experiences sexual harassment by a city official, city agent, city employee, or city agency has a recognized right to be free from such conduct. Tenants who believe a city employee or agency has engaged in prohibited harassment may consider documenting incidents and reaching out to the City of Pontiac's human relations office or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available complaint processes. Because sexual harassment is also addressed under Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, additional federal complaint pathways may exist through agencies such as the U.S. Department of Justice.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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