Examples of conduct that may be considered OCC include, but are not limited to:
• Intimidation • Bullying • Acts of bias • Verbal aggression • Disruptive behaviors • Microaggressions • Harassment that does not meet the legal threshold under the Nondiscrimination Policy • Ad hominem attacks (personal attacks targeting the individual rather than their ideas or work) • Unwillingness to collaborate with others in a professional setting
In some cases, behavior may rise beyond OCC and constitute “abusive conduct” as defined in California Government Code §12950.1(h)(2), or be considered unprofessional conduct subject to discipline under Education Code §89535(b). In such instances, disciplinary action will be pursued in accordance with existing practices and in alignment with the relevant collective bargaining agreements.