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Our Company has worked hard to build a reputation for responsible behavior and
fairness – a reputation that builds trust with our customers, employees, community
leaders and shareholders. We can continue to build trust only if we are steadfast in our
focus on improving all aspects of Our Credo responsibilities, including the quality of
our work environment. This philosophy is embodied in Our Credo and in our policy on
providing a harassment-free workplace.
All employees, as well as non-employees in our workplace with whom the Company
has a business, service or professional relationship, have a right to work in an
environment free from the demoralizing effects of harassment or unwelcome offensive
or improper conduct. Sexual harassment or harassment based on age, race, ethnic
background, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or religious beliefs or
any other protected status will simply not be tolerated within Johnson & Johnson.
While it is not easy to provide a complete list of the types of improper behavior,
prohibited conduct certainly includes: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, obscene gestures, displaying sexually graphic magazines, calendars, or posters,
sending sexually explicit, racially offensive or derogatory e-mails or voice-mails, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or offensive nature, such as uninvited
touching of a sexual nature or sexually related comments. Harassment does not require
intent to offend. Inappropriate conduct meant as a joke, a prank or even a compliment
can lead or contribute to harassment.
There is a procedure for investigating and resolving issues of harassment at each
operating company. Employees should promptly report incidents of harassment to their
immediate supervisor, a higher level of management, or a Human Resources Leader.
The employee may also contact Global Services or use the Credo Hotline
(www.credohotline.com). All reported incidents will be investigated with an effort
to keep the source of the report condential except where the company nds
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