The City's policy on harassment is part of its overall compliance
with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment
based on an individual's actual or perceived age, race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or transitioning
status, pregnancy, genetic information, religion, national origin,
citizenship status, workplace authorization status, unfavorable discharge
from the military, marital status, physical or mental disability,
or any other legally protected characteristic or basis under applicable
law, where the unwelcome conduct affects tangible job benefits, unreasonably
interferes with an individual's work performance, or creates
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.