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1. Be respectful to the people you work with. Show your integrity by showing respect to others around you. Be respectful during conflict and take time to think about other's point of view in a disagreement and remain respectful.

2. Honesty. Strive to always be honest and truthful at work even if it involves a mistake.

3. Be a hard working employee who produces high-quality work. Stay focused on the tasks of the job and not other employees distractions.

4. Be responsible. Take accountability for your own actions at all times. Remain organized and proactive in following the rules and polies at work. Always follow and enforce university policies. Make time to learn, understand, and follow the rules.

5. As an administrator it is important to lead by example. Demonstrate positive and encouraging behavior.

6. Respect of people property. Treat other people's belonging with care, this includes belonging of the university and in the office.

7. Maintain your professionalism and avoid unprofessional language.

8. Know your rights and know how to report harassment.

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Slide #10 My Personal Connection to the Legal and Ethical Standards 

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Slide #10 My Personal Connection to the Legal and Ethical Standards 

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My connection to the legal and ethical standards in this presentation is meaningful because it revolves around my every day to day life. Not only is it important at work and in the office, it is also important in my community. The goal as a future administrator is to create a working environment that is surrounded with positivity, trust, and respect. I want my staff to feel motivated, important, and safe. Laws protect all of us. When I am at work I know and understand all of the polices in place to keep me safe and I know that the Human Resources Department and coordinators are people I can go to for help.

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Slide #9 McMurry University Code of Ethics 

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Slide #9 McMurry University Code of Ethics 

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McMurry University Employee Handbook

901 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Effective Date: 7-1-2007 Revised Date: 7-1-2022.

The purpose is to assure safe, efficient, and harmonious operations and to fully inform university employees of their responsibilities to conduct themselves in a manner befitting a small, private, Christian institution of higher learning.

www.mcm.edu

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1. Create a culture of knowledge and respect. Be kind to employees, recognize accomplishments, and provide Harassment Trainings.
2. Create a clear Harassment Prevention Policy. Give employees access to reporting and remind them to do it.
3. Seek legal consultation. Not all administrators can do this on their own. Reach out to others for wisdom and new ways to promote a healthy and safe working environment.

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Slide #7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule

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Slide #7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule

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McMurry University Employee Handbook

905 HARASSMENT Effective Date: 10-1-2012 Revised Date: 10-21-2022

For matters involving sex-based or gender based discrimination or interpersonal violence, Policy 920, Sexual-Based and Gender-Based Harassment and Interpersonal Violence, will govern those types of prohibited conduct.

www.mcm.edu

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Harassment at work is employee discrimination and this violates Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code. (Texas Public Law)

The following are all unwelcome:

Sex

Race

Color

National origin

Religion

Disability

Retaliation for reporting other unlawful workplace acts

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - It is illegal to discriminate against an employee on the basis of their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. (Pub. L. 88-352)

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits sex discrimination based on pregnancy, giving birth, or having a medical condition due to a pregnancy or birth.
"The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, 42 US Code Chapter 21 Sec. 701 (k) of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII" (U.S. Department of Labor)

The Equal Pay Act of 1963- It is illegal to discriminate between a man or woman for their wages, working the same job. (29 U.S.C., Chapter 8 sec. 206(d))

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects employees from being discriminated for their age of 40 years plus. (Public Law 90-202)
www.govinfo.gov

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Slide #4 Statue and Administrative Laws that Align with Harassment in the Work Place

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Slide #4 Statue and Administrative Laws that Align with Harassment in the Work Place

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
"This law amended Title VII to make it illegal to discriminate against a woman because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth." U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, 42 US Code Chapter 21 Sec. 701 (k) of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII

The Equal Pay Act of 1963
"This law makes it illegal to pay different wages to men and women if they perform equal work in the same workplace." U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Equal Pay Act 1963 (EPA) (29 U.S.C., Chapter 8 sec. 206(d)).

"Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking" https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/
Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter A, Rule §3.4.

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Slide #3 Federal and State Constitutional Laws

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Slide #3 Federal and State Constitutional Laws

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Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352) (Title VII)

The Texas Penal Code on Harassment
Harassment is if a person commits an offense if, with intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass another person. (Texas.gov)
Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 42.07. Harassment

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the governing agency that would enforce federal employment laws as they relate to Harassment in the work place.

EEOC Decision No. 71-24444, 4 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BL) 18 (1971).

If you experience Harassment at work you must file a complaint to TWC's Civil Rights Division Program. "The Civil Rights Division conducts neutral investigations and gathers information to determine if discrimination has occurred under the Texas Labor Code." Texas Workforce Commission.

"If your complaint does not meet the statutory requirements contained in Texas Labor Code Chapter 21 and/or Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 819, our office will mail you a letter formally dismissing your complaint." Texas Workforce Commission

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In my professional career of working in Higher Education it is important to know and understand all regulations and policies that are effective in the office and within the campus community. The audience for this Legal and Ethical Guide include the administrative staff of the university. The topic discussed throughout this guide is in regards to Harassment in the work place.