Written Policy. The policy should explain what sexual harassment is. It should give a variety of examples that make it clear that sexual harassment can take many different forms: unwanted physical contact; efforts to trade sex for employment-related benefits; lewd language or offensive jokes, pictures, drawings, or graffiti; or any combination. It should explain that harasser’s intent does not determine whether conduct is sexual harassment. Whether behavior is sexual harassment depends on how victim experiences it, not whether perpetrator intended to harass. It should state that male and female workers can be victims of sexual harassment by harassers of either gender.

The policy should be written in a way that will communicate well and be understood by average worker. It should avoid legal jargon. It should be translated into languages other than English if there are workers whose command of English is deficient.

Complaint Procedure and Penalties. The policy should tell workers: how to file a complaint, providing model complaint forms; where to file a complaint, identifying several persons on staff designated to receive complaints. It should explain what happens during investigation and what happens after investigation, identifying who is responsible for making final determination of whether sexual harassment occurred; what possible penalties are, as well as who imposes penalties for sexual harassment and whether complaining party has right to know what penalty employer has decided to impose; and how to appeal employer’s findings.

Retaliation. The policy should strongly prohibit retaliation, giving examples of what retaliation is. It should state that retaliation against complaining parties or witnesses will be taken as seriously as harassment itself.

Fairness and Safeguards. The policy should protect rights of all persons involved. It should assure confidentiality to extent possible.

•Whenever possible select right time to make your call: Determine your current calling patterns and whenever possible make your calls during evening hours or during weekends. By changing your calling pattern you could reduce your long distance charges significantly.

•Select a plan with smallest billing increment available: Whenever possible you should select a long distance billing plan with lowest billing increments. The smaller billing increment cheaper overall price. Some plans offer a 6 second billing increments, which will save you big money compared to plans that round call up to a whole minute.

•Use our web site to compare carriers and plans. You should compare several different long distance providers before you make your selection. You will then be able to make an informed decision to determine which carrier offers least expensive plan for your calling habits and geographic location. Use our "Best Rate Calculator" to obtain a detailed analysis of your calling patterns and lowest domestic and international long distance rates available in your area.

•When should you subscribe to a long distance calling plan: You should consider subscribing to a long distance calling plan if you make more than a few long distance calls each month. By checking with different carriers through our web site you will be able to compare plans and select one that more closely matches your needs and budget.