Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

More Healing Care LLC

Effective Date: 03/19/2025

Last Updated: 12/20/2025

More Healing Care LLC is committed to providing a professional, respectful, and safe environment for all employees, clients, contractors, applicants, and visitors.

Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated under any circumstances. 

This policy applies to all individuals associated with More Healing Care LLC, including but not limited to employees, supervisors, managers, owners, independent contractors, volunteers, clients, vendors, and visitors.

Policy Statement

Sexual harassment is unlawful and violates company policy, Illinois law, and applicable federal regulations.

More Healing Care LLC maintains a zero-tolerance stance toward sexual harassment, retaliation, intimidation, or coercion of any kind.

All complaints will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed appropriately.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, physical, or electronic conduct of a sexual nature when:

Submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment, services, or care;

Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment or service decisions; or Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with work performance, care delivery, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

Examples of Prohibited Conduct

Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:

Unwanted touching, hugging, kissing, or physical contact

Sexual jokes, comments, gestures, or innuendo

Displaying or sharing sexually suggestive images, messages, or materials

Requests for sexual favors or dates after refusal

Sexual comments about appearance, body, or personal life

Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature toward clients or staff

Harassment via text messages, email, social media, or other electronic means

Retaliation against an individual for reporting or participating in an investigation

Scope of Coverage

This policy applies to conduct occurring:

In the workplace

In clients’ homes

During work-related travel

At training sessions or meetings

Through electronic communications or social media

During any activity related to More Healing Care LLC business operations

Reporting Sexual Harassment

Any individual who believes they have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment is encouraged to report it immediately.

Reports may be made to:

Agency Owner/Administrator

Supervisor or Manager
Human Resources or Compliance Officer
Designated Privacy or Ethics Contact 

Reports may be made verbally or in writing. Complaints will be handled as confidentially as possible, consistent with the need to investigate.

Investigation Process

All reports will be:

Taken seriously

Investigated promptly and impartially Documented appropriately Addressed with corrective action when warranted

If a violation is confirmed, disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including termination of employment or contract, removal from client services, or legal referral where required.

No Retaliation Policy

More Healing Care LLC strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who:

Reports sexual harassment in good faith

Participates in an investigation
Opposes conduct believed to violate this policy

Retaliation itself is a serious policy violation and will result in disciplinary action.

Client Protection Statement

Sexual harassment toward clients is a serious violation of professional standards and may result in immediate termination, reporting to appropriate authorities, and potential legal action.

Legal Compliance

This policy is designed to comply with:

Illinois Human Rights Act

Illinois Workplace Transparency Act

Applicable federal anti-discrimination laws
Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) provider expectations

Healthcare-related ethical and professional standards

Policy Enforcement

Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contract, and may include reporting to regulatory agencies when required by law.

Questions or Concerns

Questions regarding this policy or reporting procedures may be directed to:

More Healing Care LLC

Chicago, Illinois

Phone: (773) 420-6180

Fax: (773) 629-8328

Email: [email protected]