Kemp Orders Overhaul Of Sexual Harassment Policy In Executive State Agencies

Gov. Brian Kemp’s order tasks his legal team, and the Department of Administrative Services, with developing a “uniform sexual harassment prevention policy that shall apply to all Executive Branch agencies.”

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On his first day in office, Gov. Brian Kemp issued a sweeping executive order that gives the Office of the Inspector General independent oversight over sexual harassment investigations in state agencies

The order will also require sexual harassment prevention training for state employees, supervisors and managers.

“The State of Georgia does not tolerate sexual harassment in the workplace,” the order reads, “and the State of Georgia is committed to providing a harassment free workplace and environment for its employees and all citizens who interact with state government.”