No. 35835 (5-year Review): Rule R477-15. Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy and Procedure

DAR File No.: 35835
Filed: 02/03/2012 02:40:30 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is written under the general grant of rulemaking authority given to the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) in Section 67-19-6.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments were received on this rule during the five-year period of this review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule was written to address legal liability the state faces concerning workplace discrimination and harassment. This is an important rule that protects employees from harassing behavior and protects the state from costly legal action. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Human Resource Management
Administration
Room 2120 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• J.J. Acker at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Jeff Herring, Executive Director

Effective:

02/03/2012

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