Sexual Harassment Policy

Introduction

Sports Insider Daily is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace and community for all employees, contributors, partners, athletes, and readers we engage with. Sexual harassment in any form will not be tolerated.

We believe in fostering an environment where people are treated with dignity, feel empowered to speak up, and know their concerns will be taken seriously.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature.
  • Offensive jokes, comments, gestures, or images of a sexual or discriminatory nature.
  • Inappropriate physical contact, stalking, or intimidation.
  • Quid pro quo situations where employment, assignments, or opportunities are conditioned upon sexual conduct.
  • Retaliation against any person who reports harassment or participates in an investigation.

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All employees, contractors, freelancers, and interns.
  • All interactions whether in the newsroom, on assignment, at events, during travel, or in digital spaces (social media, emails, chat groups).
  • All professional activities conducted under the Sports Insider Daily brand.

Our Commitments

  1. Zero Tolerance
    • Any form of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and addressed immediately.
  2. Reporting & Support
    • We provide clear and confidential channels to report harassment without fear of retaliation.
    • Reports can be made to HR, management, or a designated Ethics & Compliance Officer.
  3. Investigation
    • All complaints will be investigated promptly, fairly, and thoroughly.
    • Both the complainant and the accused will be treated with respect and given the opportunity to be heard.
  4. Accountability
    • Confirmed violations will result in appropriate action, which may include training, reassignment, suspension, or termination.
  5. Protection Against Retaliation
    • Retaliation against anyone who reports harassment or participates in an investigation will not be tolerated and will itself be subject to discipline.

Employee Responsibilities

  • Treat colleagues, partners, athletes, and others with professionalism and respect.
  • Refrain from inappropriate jokes, comments, or behaviors that could be considered harassment.
  • Report incidents if you experience or witness them — silence allows misconduct to continue.
  • Cooperate fully with investigations when asked.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Promote a respectful culture and model appropriate behavior at all times.
  • Take all complaints seriously and escalate them to HR or Compliance immediately.
  • Ensure no retaliation occurs against individuals who report or speak up.

Conclusion

Sports Insider Daily is built on trust, integrity, and respect — values that extend to how we treat one another behind the scenes. By enforcing this policy, we ensure a safe environment where everyone can focus on what we do best: delivering bold, honest, and impactful sports journalism.