• Threats, intimidation, horseplay, or other menacing behavior that are based on a protected characteristic; • Inappropriate verbal, graphic, or physical conduct, including practical jokes based on a protected characteristic; • Electronically sending or posting harassing text messages, videos, or images; and • Other harassing conduct based on one or more of the protected characteristics identified in this policy. If you have any questions about what constitutes prohibited harassing behavior, ask your supervisor or another member of management. Prohibition Against Retaliation: AJK is committed to prohibiting retaliation against those who themselves or whose family members report, oppose, or participate in an investigation of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, or other wrongdoing in the workplace. By way of example only, participating in such an investigation includes, but is not limited to: • Filing a complaint with a federal or state enforcement or administrative agency; • Participating in or cooperating with a federal or state enforcement agency conducting an investigation of AJK regarding alleged unlawful activity; • Testifying as a party, witness, or accused regarding alleged unlawful activity; • Making or filing an internal complaint with AJK regarding alleged unlawful activity; • Providing notice to AJK regarding alleged unlawful activity; • Assisting another employee who is engaged in any of these activities. AJK is further committed to prohibiting retaliation against qualified employees who request a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability and employees who request a reasonable accommodation of their religious beliefs and practices. In addition, AJK will not penalize or retaliate against an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking for requesting leave time or accommodations in the workplace to ensure the employee’s safety and well-being. HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, AND RETALIATION COMPLAINT PROCESS AJK encourages all employees to report any incidents of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation forbidden by this policy immediately so that complaints can be quickly and fairly resolved. If you believe you have been subjected to any form of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other prohibited conduct, please submit a complaint to your supervisor or the HR Manager as soon as possible after the incident. Your complaint should be specific and should include the names of the individuals involved and the names of any witnesses. Supervisors must promptly report all complaints of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation to the HR Manager of AJK. If you need assistance with your complaint, or if you prefer to make a complaint in person, contact Human Resources at [email protected].. AJK will timely undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation and attempt to resolve the situation. Revised January 2024 Page 5 of 55