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Sexual harassment is a form of'harassrnent that is based on a person's sex, and includes requests for sexual favors, sexual advances, or other sexual conduct where: • The conduct is made as a term or condition of employment, • The acceptance or refusal of the conduct is used as a factor in employment decisions; or • The conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive envirommem. Because Stifel strives to ensure a professional, respectful work environment Stifel reserves the right to respond to unprofessional or disrespectful behavior, even if not illegal, or no one has complained about the behavior. E14ectivc leadership requires that managers talk with their Associatcs about theirjob performance. Managers should be clear about how each Associate is performing and bow the Associate's overall behavior contributes to the workgroup's ability to deliver results. While these discussions maybe difficult, they should always be conducted with professionalism and respect. hhe Firm also prohibits Associates from engaging in bullying behavior. Gullying is defined as aggressive or inappropriate behavior, either direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical, or otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another, and which is repeated or is highly likely to be repeated in the course of employment. The Firm will not tolerate bullying behavior. The Firm provides periodic, mandatory anti -harassment and anti -discrimination training for all Associates. Any Associate who fails to complete such training when provided will be subject to disciplinary action. If the Firm receives allegations of misconduct, it will conduct a fair, timely, and thorough investigation that provides all parties an appropriate opportunity to participate, and reaches reasonable conclusions based on the evidence collected. The Firm prohibits retaliation, including but not limited to threats, whether verbal, written, or by electronic means, against any individual who reports and/or provides any information concerning unlawful discrimination, harassment, and/or other violations of Firm policies, rules, and standards of conduct. Any Associate found engaging in retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Non -Retaliation It is unlawful and expressly against Firm policy for any Associate to retaliate against any other Associate for making a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or for cooperating in an investigation of any allegations of discrimination or harassment. Accordingly, individuals who report incidents ofdiscrimination or harassment in good faith, or who cooperate in an investigation regarding any such allegations, will not be sullject to any form of retaliation. Any Associate who believes that lie or she has been retaliated against, or who believes that he or she has witnessed any form of unlawful retaliation, is required to report it immediately to his or E.fftctivc 2019 S ubsp; C;ily COpOCII &nhsp;23 lndash:lnbsp;220 5/1 S/2021 @nhsp;