# 18 C.F.R. § 1300.105 (2026): National origin harassment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_105

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 1300.105 (2026)
- **Heading:** National origin harassment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter XIII: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY / Part 1300: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY / § 1300.105: § 1300.105   National origin harassment.

## Text

It is TVA policy that all TVA employees are responsible for assuring that the workplace is free from national origin harassment. Accordingly, all employees must avoid any action or conduct which could be viewed as national origin harassment, including ethnic slurs and other verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's national origin when such conduct:
(a) Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment;
(b) Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance; or
(c) Otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment opportunities.

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 1300.101 (2026) § 1300.101   Cross references to employee ethical conduct standards and other applicable regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_101.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1300.102 (2026) § 1300.102   Gambling, betting, and lotteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_102.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1300.103 (2026) § 1300.103   General conduct prejudicial to TVA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_103.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1300.104 (2026) § 1300.104   Sexual harassment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_104.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1300.105 (2026) § 1300.105   National origin harassment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_105.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1300.106 (2026) § 1300.106   Harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, or disability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_106.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1300.107 (2026) § 1300.107   Financial interest exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1300_S1300_107.md)

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