Carolina Pintos Therapy, PLLC
11777 Katy Freeway, Suite 260 South, Houston, TX 77079
5 Grogans Park, Suite 107, Spring, TX 77380
For purposes of this policy, “Covered Worker” means any employee, independent contractor, intern, trainee, volunteer, or other individual providing services to or on behalf of Carolina Pintos Therapy, PLLC (the “Company”). This policy does not create an employment relationship with any independent contractor, and does not alter any individual’s classification or the terms of any separate agreement.
The Company prohibits sexual harassment of or by any Covered Worker, patient, customer, or vendor. Prohibited conduct includes, without limitation: unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; obscene gestures; displaying or sending sexually explicit or graphic material in any medium; uninvited touching of a sexual nature; sexually related comments; sexual joking or vulgar conversation; comments about a person’s body or appearance; discussion of one’s own or another’s sex life; and teasing or other conduct directed at a person because of their sex or gender that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile environment.
Given the nature of the Company’s services, which involve close physical proximity to patients, all Covered Workers must maintain strict professional boundaries in physical contact, communication, and conduct with patients at all times.
Reporting and Investigation
Any Covered Worker who believes they have experienced or witnessed conduct violating this policy should immediately report it to Company management, and if a satisfactory response is not received within five (5) business days, escalate to the owners. Every report will be investigated promptly and fairly, with confidentiality maintained to the extent possible.
Non-Retaliation and Consequences
Retaliation against anyone who reports conduct under this policy in good faith or cooperates in an investigation is strictly prohibited and is itself grounds for corrective action. Confirmed violations will result in corrective action up to and including termination of employment or of the contractual engagement. All Covered Workers must cooperate with investigations.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand this policy and agree to abide by it while providing services to or on behalf of the Company.
